The first half of the Jesus Prayer focuses on God.
The second half focuses on me:
Have mercy on me.
In these few words, I confess that I’m a sinner. I acknowledge that I’m lost. I admit that I need to be saved. I understand that I can’t do this for myself.
1 John 1:9 (NIV)
If we confess our sins,
he is faithful and just and The
will forgive us our sins and
purify us from all unrighteousness.
Confession–it’s good for the soul.
