Confessions of a Male College Student.

Confession, a scary word to a guy. Showing weakness to others, confessing that we can not do and be all that we claim. This week I was challenged in the spiritual discipline of Confession. I thought to myself "Hey! I do this one!" This excited me but then I remember I have to confess, to people on my blog, about my confessing. Confessing, I confess I confess. Well there thats it......

Wow that would have been a lame blog. So I decided to share with ya'll why I confess and the kind of people I confess to. Confessing is an acknowledgement of falling short or doing something that I am embarrassed or ashamed of. Now guys, I know this can sound rather silly (dumb) whatever word you think fits best. But as a guy and one who doesn't like being vulnerable, I have to say that if you confess to the right people (and God) it can be very therapeutic. Being able to remove that weight off your chest and just letting go of something that you did is a wonderful. Plus then the other person keeps you accountable to make sure you don't do that again.

Now choosing the kind of people who will listen, give feedback and not judge are hard to find. I really only confess everything to three people; my girlfriend, my best friend and God. All three of these are trusting, loving and able to keep me accountable of what I do. They aren't afraid to tell me if I am wrong or to listen to my rants. When choosing the people you want in your most deepest part of your lives you have to know them well, trust is also very important, the most important though, in my opinion is that you want to hear what THEY have to say. This isn't a time to vent and then walk away. No confession is a time to make yourself vulnerable and let people know you are weak. And trusting that the person you confide in is able to give you the advice or hug that you need.

Confession is healthy, its hard and most important it is a way for us to glorify God. God is always there for us when we feel like no one else is. He strengthens us in everything we do. Confession is a way for me to admit I am fallen, broken and unable to save myself. GOD is all I need and should want. God can help me in my struggles. Praise God for He is good all the time and never falters.

There you have it I Reuben Antvelink am weak. I confess my struggles to people and I know that I have a God who loves me through all of my problems. PRAISE GOD!