Only Christ is the sinless one, and he is the friend of sinners. Confession thaws our hearts. Then try praying the Psalms. People have wet the pages of this beloved prayer book over the centuries and found hope in all circumstances. The early Christian church quickly recognized their worth in the life of faith.
Confession is good for the soul.
Without confession, we distant ourselves from the Loving One who created us. For a Lenten spiritual discipline, consider reading these suggested Psalms. There is a reason why people of faith have read them over and over again through millenniums. They have stood the test of time. They help us pray and linger in God's heartbeat.