I met with 2 Christian brothers tonight for the first time, with a focus of bringing up and discussing sins that we are/were struggling with. We went for about 2 1/2 hours. We will probably start praying more in the future sessions, but the confession was absolutely outstanding.
I have spent hours in Bible study, attended lengthy prayer meetings (good ones, too), done street evangelism, worked in the ministry, but this experience has introduced God to me in a new light that is absolutely refreshing. I feel more apt to pray, witness, obstain from sin, read Scripture, etc, at this moment, than I have in quite some time.
If you have thought about having a meeting like this and have not done so, I strongly encourage you to do so. I don't think you will have any regrets. Very filling experience.
James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.