I sometimes find it EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to say “I am sorry,” especially if I believe,I did not do anything “wrong.” But apologizing does not always mean that one person is wrong and the other person is right. It just means that you value your relationship more than your pride.
“Therefore, let’s keep on pursuing those things that bring peace and that lead to building up one another.” Romans 14:19
Sometimes it’s hard to say “I’m sorry.” It can be equally challenging to say “I was wrong.” Then comes the difficult task of asking for forgiveness. As humans, we rarely like to quickly acknowledge that we have done something wrong and are ready to not only confess the fault, but also repent of it, and purpose not to repeat the behavior, if not for our sake, then for the sake of the one we have offended.
Scripture encourages us to take the necessary steps to repair any damage that has been done in our relationships. Some of us don’t like confrontation, but if we seek the Lord’s help, wisdom, and guidance, and are truly sincere in our desire to make things right with our fellow man, then we can ultimately heal the hurt that’s been done and subsequently obtain our Heavenly Father’s approval and forgiveness.
Father, help us today to take heed to the instruction of 1 John 1:9, knowing that because you know our hearts, we can come to you in humility, confessing our sins, and believing that you will be faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and then cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Thank you for your precious promises.
Amen!🙏
May God Abundantly Bless You,
Shauna.
