Calling a sin a sin ~~

What if we were to frame our complaints or discontentment in our personal sin? To address and seek to overcome them as sin rather than allow them to leak out as interesting, seemingly therapeutic blabber? Should we first acknowledge our wrong attitudes and struggles while seeking prayer and advice rather than just sympathy or understanding?

What if we were to say to one another:

"This is my sin: ________. Do you have any advice? Can we pray?"

or a little more softly,

"I'm struggling with ... Can we pray about it?"

When people share their concerns, the temptation can be there to paint others ugly-ily. Are the listeners supposed to bear the burden by empathizing with the speaker? While the speaker might find pleasure in sharing the story, would s/he be sharing it in the same manner should the person being discussed be present? Even if the listeners don't know the subject of the conversation, is it okay for gossip to take place? Would a more appropriate response be to together offer a prayer to change the heart of the speaker or/and for God to work in the situation, at the risk of the iniatiator of that appearing 'holier-than-thou'?

Some sins might be clearly understood. The blows of the heavy hammer of guilt may not always be necessary to open the eye of conviction. But it would be neat if a little conviction, confession, and prayer were a natural response and course of action to follow 'bear and share sessions'.