Title: What to do when someone confesses to you | Articles | NewSpring Church
Headings: What to do when someone confesses to you
What to do when someone confesses to you
7 Essentials When Responding to Someone Who Confesses Something to You
1. Don't try to fix it.
2. Don't react; respond.
3. Ask God what to say.
Instead of reacting, respond to them with love and compassion.
4. Encourage them that they are doing the right thing by coming forward.
5. Point them toward healing.
6. Point them toward a next step.
7. Pray for them.
Share

Content: You cannot force a person to change behaviors, let go of offenses, or seek other counsel. Your job is to encourage them forward in this healing process. Help them see the choices before them, but stay free of the responsibility to bring about change. 7. Pray for them. Prayer is not a last resort. It is the most powerful thing we can do for someone. A hurt person needs you to pray with them and for them. Pray for them while they are with you and communicate clearly to them that you will continue to pray. When God prompts you to pray in days to come, let them know that you are aware of them and still praying for them.