As I reflect on the frozen bird, I realize that sin can literally freeze our hearts towards God. We can be frozen in our spirits because of unconfessed sin in our lives. Spiritual renewal begins with confession. None of us are perfect, except God. 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.