The Power of Confession

     Confession is a verbal affirmation that something is true. Whether we make them or not, they are a necessary and essential ingredient in life. The writer of the Book of Hebrews states the following, "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful." This verse gives us  security and confidence in knowing that our God and King will make good on His promises. It is not a matter of our feelings nor is it restricted by our circumstances. When God created the world, he was not restricted or limited to its condition of being void and covered with darkness. He simply spoke the truth over it and it produced His desires. God's confession resulted from His being, His existence. Since He is God, He is truth. These cannot be separated. Whatever He utters, is. His Word accomplishes His desires.
We are the children of God and have the distinct privilege of being like Him. We too can confess His Word and see their results. Our confessions remind us, rehearse us, and help our focus. Repetition will eventually turn into happen. Habit will heighten our expectations and establish a resolve in the area of our confession. Remember faith is not a matter of what we may see in the natural. Faith is now and manifestation follows. Your faith and your confession are power twins. They produce the promises of God.
     Here is a brief corporate confession from our first Friday night gathering with First Baptist World Changers. This confession is not limited to our 21 day Daniel's fast. It should continue through the year. Also it is not meant to replace any current confessions that you may be doing. The reality is, the more the merrier and practice makes perfect. I am using perfect here to mean mature. Our goal is to become a house filled with the confessions of God's Word with the corresponding results.
   "Father in the name of Jesus, we confess that this is our year of release. We are expecting the visitation of God in the following areas. The Lord will visit us in our finances. We expect to be more secure financially than in previous years. As a result we will be better stewards of our finances. We will honor God first with our substance and use wisdom in managing what remains. The Lord will visit us in the area of our relationships. We will not hold any one's offense against them. Consequently, forgiveness, healing, and restoration will occur with loved ones, friends, and one another. The Lord will visit us in the area of healing. We will experience God's healing touch in our spirit, soul, and body. We will bear witness to all that our God is doing and will remain faithful in our witness.
Speak the truth over your life and Expect the best! God can and will produce His promises!