I don’t know if you’ve seen it yet, but there’s a new movie on Netflix that’s kinda taken over the internet. It’s called K-Pop Demon Hunters, and yes, it’s as wild as it sounds. A K-pop group fighting demons? Feels like it should just be a fun, goofy movie. And honestly, it is. But it also manages to sneak in some really thoughtful moments that make you stop and think.
That’s precisely what we did in this week’s episode of Geek Devotions. We pulled one of those moments and took a deep dive into the topic of confession. If you want to check out the full video, you can watch it below or keep reading.
“We Can’t Fix It If We Never Face It”
In the middle of the chaos and music, there’s a song in the movie called Free, and one line really stands out:
“We can’t fix it if we never face it.”
That right there hits on something we don’t talk about enough: confession. Scripture backs it up, too. In Matthew 18:15, Jesus tells us that if someone sins against you, go to them directly. Not to blast them. Not to cancel them. But to restore that relationship. It’s part of what builds real community.
But it goes both ways. Sometimes the thing that needs to be confessed isn’t someone else’s stuff, it’s our own. That’s where things get tough.
We’re All a Work in Progress
As believers, we talk about two parts of sanctification:
Instant sanctification happens when you accept Jesus. Your sins? Forgiven. Just like that.
Progressive sanctification is the process of unlearning all the junk that came before, and sometimes after.
It’s in that “progressive” part where we hit bumps. We mess up. We hide stuff. We pretend we’re fine. And all that hiding? It festers. It makes us sick inside. But James 5:16 gives us a way forward:
“Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.”
Healing starts when honesty starts.
Talk to Someone You Trust
Look, confession isn’t about airing everything on social media. Don’t go make a TikTok confession series. That’s not helpful. What is helpful is finding someone you trust, whether it’s a parent, mentor, or friend, and being real with them. Let them help you walk through it without judgment.
When we confess to someone safe, the shame loses power. The healing can actually begin.
“Let the Past Be the Past… Till It’s Weightless”
There’s another line in Free that says:
“Let the past be the past till it’s weightless.”
Forgiveness is the next part of confession, both receiving it and giving it. Scripture tells us that when we confess to God, He forgives us completely. It’s gone. But sometimes the weight sticks around because we don’t let it go.
That might mean forgiving someone who hurt you. That might mean finally forgiving yourself.
And no, we’re not saying what happened was okay. Forgiveness doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine. It means releasing the weight, letting God carry it, and making room for growth.
Don’t Carry That Weight Alone
You don’t have to keep dragging that pain around. Confess it. Deal with it. Forgive where it’s needed. Let God walk with you through the process and bring real healing.
You are loved. You are cared for. There is a plan and a purpose for your life. Do not give up.
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