Today’s Scripture…
Psalms 51:1-4
1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.
Thoughts…
I am sorry, three small words that can mean so much. They are three small words that are very hard to say and truly mean them. Why are they so difficult? I can answer in one word, PRIDE.
To say I am sorry means I first have to acknowledge I was wrong. I was not correct. I am not perfect. You were right. Anyone saying ouch!? I don’t care who you are; this is not easy.
When you realize you made a mistake, guilt sets in and makes you feel icky and uncomfortable. You are so sure this feeling is going to be compounded by having to swallow your pride and admit it. But something happens as the words leave your lips, you feel relief. A burden is dropped. Even if the other person does not forgive you.
Forgiveness between humans really is a one way street. We have no control over the other person. To mend our heart we are to offer forgiveness and our apologies with no ties or expectations. God sees and hears it all. He accepts the apology. He offers the forgiveness. That is truly what matters!
Prayer…
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