James 5-16

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
—James 5:16

Thoughts on the Verse 
To confess is to recognize sin for what it is in God's eyes and to get rid of our secrets and be honest with  other believers. James  mentions that this confession doesn't just bring forgiveness. It also brings healing.

Prayer
Holy Father, I have sinned. I now confess my own personal sin of ____________. I ask for your forgiveness and for your Spirit to strengthen me in overcoming temptation. I want to live for you and not let  any sin entangle me and draw me away from you. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.