Poem Addresses Blessings of Confession

Secret Sin

I share my faith

With most people I meet

I give to the poor

Especially beggars on the street

I read my Bible

Almost each and every day

If someone is struggling

I have encouraging things to say

I invite others to church

So the gospel can be heard

…But about my secret sin…

I haven’t breathed a word

Someday I’ll confess

But the timing must be right

I don’t want to be rebuked

Or given some deep insight

I want to be respected

Not viewed as one who’s weak

I know that I’ll be judged

If I decide to speak

God, please forgive me…

As only you can

I need to fear you

More than I fear man

I’ve focused on my deeds

The things that man can see

But you focus on my heart

And things done secretly

I must continue my deeds

So that others might be saved

But I must confess my sins…and repent

So that I’m no longer enslaved posted by Jerry Maday