August 9, 2026 - Blessing of Confession

Psalm 32 – Blessing of Confession
Pastor Logan – August 9, 2026

1 John 1:8–2:2 (NET)
1:8 If we say we do not bear the guilt of sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. 1:9 But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness. 1:10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar and his word is not in us. 2:1 (My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin.) But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous One, 2:2 and he himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for our sins but also for the whole world.

Confession is a U-TURN.

Psalm 32 (NET)
Psalm 32 By David; a well-written song. 
32:1 How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven,
whose sin is pardoned! 
32:2 How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish, 
in whose spirit there is no deceit.
 
All his sins are FORGIVEN.

• Sin – to miss the mark or fail to reach a goal or standard.
• Rebellious acts (transgressions) – that which is bent, twisted, or distorted.
• Wrongdoing (iniquity) – revolt, breach of trust, willful rebellion.

 
32:3 When I refused to confess my sin, my whole body wasted away,
while I groaned in pain all day long. 
32:4 For day and night you tormented me; 
you tried to destroy me in the intense heat of summer. 
(Selah)
 
1: Misery of Unconfessed sin

• God’s KINDNESS leads us to repentance (Romans 2:4)
• If you belong to God, He will not allow you to sin successfully.
• Hypocritical spirituality forfeits heavenly joy and peace that can only be enjoyed by a clear conscience.

 
32:5 Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing.
I said, “I will confess my rebellious acts to the Lord.” 
And then you forgave my sins. 
(Selah)
 
What gets in the way of confession?  PRIDE
 
32:6 For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you
while there is a window of opportunity. 
Certainly when the surging water rises, 
it will not reach them.
 
2: Opportunity of CONFESSION

• God is ready and able to forgive.
• Confess before the ‘surging waters rise’ (consequences, discipline, etc)

Confession

• Accept responsibility
• Admit honestly
• Act urgently

32:7 You are my hiding place;
you protect me from distress. 
You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. 
(Selah)
 
3: Ultimate blessing of CONFESSION: Restored fellowship with God.

• God’s deliverance is profound! Shouts of joy from our lives.

 
Then the LORD prophetically interjects in the song through David:
32:8 I will instruct and teach you about how you should live.
I will advise you as I look you in the eye. 
32:9 Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, 
which will not obey you 
unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.
 
Do you need discipline to lead you or are you led by the JOY of the LORD?
 
32:10 An evil person suffers much pain,
but the Lord’s faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him. 
32:11 Rejoice in the Lord and be happy, you who are godly! 
Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright!