In this powerful and heartfelt message, Pastor Justin Larkin continues the series "Pray at Your Own Risk" with a deep dive into the importance of honesty in prayer and the necessity of confession. Drawing from 1 John 1:8–10, Pastor Justin explains why true prayer starts with transparency—with God and ourselves. He unpacks how relational confession strengthens our walk with Christ, why hiding from God is pointless, and how our spiritual growth is tied to honest conversations with our Creator.

Whether you're battling guilt, trying to draw closer to God, or wondering why you need to confess what God already knows—this message will speak directly to you.

Let these truths guide your heart as you follow Jesus daily:

✅ Prayer is a conversation, not a ritual
✅ Confession strengthens your relationship with God
✅ Relational vs. Positional Forgiveness
✅ God already knows everything—but wants honesty

01:15 - Series intro: Pray at Your Own Risk
03:10 - What prayer really is: A conversation with God
06:50 - God's first conversation with man (Genesis 1)
09:35 - True prayer must be honest
12:20 - God already knows your emotions—why honesty matters
15:50 - The importance of confessing our sins
18:30 - Positional vs. relational confession explained
21:45 - Ice cream story: Why confession matters in relationships
24:50 - Final encouragement: Keep the conversation going

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