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"Pastor, I'm going through a tough time and I'm not sure why. Can you pray with me and ask God to forgive any sins I might have done?"

 



Why do I have to be the one to ask the Lord to forgive you? Confession is a personal thing. It says in the Bible, in 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”. If you believe that your suffering is because of a sin you committed, just ask Him to forgive you.

But if you're not sure what sin you committed that's causing your suffering, it's concerning. You think a sin might be the cause, yet you don’t know what it is. This seems like you might be influenced by wrong teachings, which could be leading to confusion. Not knowing what sin you committed suggests that maybe you didn't sin, and something else might be causing your suffering.

Some people say that problems only come to people because of sin, but that's not always true. Challenges come to everyone, not just because of sin. Let's look at some examples from the Bible:

Example 1:

In John 9, there's a story where Jesus meets a man who was blind from birth. His disciples assumed someone sinned for him to be blind. But Jesus said, “Neither the man nor his parents sinned; this happened so the works of God might be displayed in him”. Challenges can be opportunities for God to show His power.

Example 2:

In John 11, Lazarus, a friend of Jesus, got sick. People thought it was because of sin. But Jesus said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God”. Lazarus' sickness wasn't caused by sin, but it was an opportunity for God to show His glory when Jesus raised him from the dead.

These stories show us that challenges can happen for various reasons, not just because of sin. Challenges can be a way for God to show His power and glory in our lives.

So, if you're facing challenges, remember that it's normal, even for believers. Challenges can come for many reasons, not just because of sin. Instead of worrying, focus on trusting God to help you overcome them.

I hope this helps you understand.

Stay blessed!




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