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Sit down and think through your sins.<\/p>\n

What are the things you do that prevent you from seeing God?<\/p>\n

What is it that keeps you from love of others, love of God, even love of yourself?<\/p>\n

Spend 15 minutes reflecting on this and make a list with thorough descriptions.<\/p>\n

Then meet with your pastor or just a brother or sister in Christ and confess your sins.<\/p>\n

Feel the relief of releasing yourself from your sins.
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