As I read in the ending paragraph I see it say's or have failed simply because the person hasn't opened up with the minister about everything that needed to come fourth. It is in my heart to come forth and ask for the Lord's forgiveness and help, your help, and the help and prayer's of other's to help me with issue's of my sin in my life. I had a problem with adultery, porn, sexual sin, anger, being unforgiving, lying, having a hard heart. I asked for the Lord's forgiveness. But those sin's are constantly whispering in my ear, and it's hard for me right now because of it. I feel like it is separating me from the Lord, and I don't want that in my life. I don't want that persistent sin to break my relationship with God. It is separating me from him, myself, my wife, children, family, friends, and church. I don't want that. Not only do I need God in my life, I want him in my life. I asking and praying for help with this

Amen!