“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
Though John uses we primarily to refer to himself and the other apostles as eyewitnesses of Christ, here the term includes all believers who confess or acknowledge sin. If a believer confesses his or her specific sins to God, He will cleanse all unrighteousness from that person … sins we willfully commit (sins of commission), good deeds we fail to do (sins of omission), and the sinful nature of every person. The believer need not agonize over sin of which he is not aware. Forgiveness and cleansing are guaranteed because God is faithful to His promises. God can maintain His perfect character and still forgive us because of the perfect and righteous sacrifice of Jesus.
This passage is written to those who are already saved from eternal judgment due to their sins, but now are children of God in need of forgiveness for failures in their daily walk.
Blessings on your day as you honor God …