I’m Sorry
These are two words that are sometimes hard to say. It takes me swallowing my pride and owning my behavior to deal with it. My wife has heard me say this many times because she seems to be the one that I say dumb things to the most. I’ve also said I’m sorry to my kids, co-workers, and friends. Saying I’m sorry when I’ve goofed up, mis-spoke, or not done something is important to the integrity of my relationships.
Saying “I’m sorry” to God is even more significant to restoring my relationship and taking responsibility for my choices. The Lord is perfect and without fault. I’m very flawed and I need to repent often.
6 “I am the Lord, and I do not change. That is why you descendants of Jacob are not already destroyed. 7 Ever since the days of your ancestors, you have scorned my decrees and failed to obey them. Now return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. (Malachi 3:6-7a NLT)
Repentance is doing a “U-Turn” from going one direction and heading in a new direction. The longer I follow the Lord, the more asking Him for direction helps keep me from going the wrong direction.
My choices are instant, and some are simple. Others instant choices can have repercussions for years to come. My repentance sets the posture of my heart up to receive more of God and His amazing grace and allow His love and mercy to invade my soul. When I refuse to repent or say “I’m sorry” to God, I put up a gate that keeps Him out.
I want to stay in the habit of repentance every day.
I think it’s even important to start the day with a repentant and humble heart. When I approach the Lord with gratitude in my heart, my humility is close behind and repentance simply flows from my humble heart.
The Lord loves a humble heart.
The Lord loves a repentant heart.
When I say “I’m sorry” to God, He can really work with me and work through me. Saying I’m sorry to others makes me more human and creates depth in relationship.
Pressing On!
Dwayne