Good Morning!! Our culture has reduced the "apology" into a justification for wrongdoing. Politicians regularly appear on television to apologize for "errors in judgment." Sins are airbrushed as "mistakes." A quick "I'm sorry" and everyone is expected to overlook the offense and carry on with life. And often that's just what happens.
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.—Colossians 1:13-14 (NIV)
A biblical understanding of forgiveness, should deeply influence our actions, and relationships. Forgiveness, according to Scripture, demands that we look squarely at our sins and assume full responsibility for our actions. Only then are we able to ask, and receive, God's forgiveness. But likewise, we have the responsibility to do let it go, and forgive when we have been sinned against.
Forgiveness can be hard to ask for,
...and even harder to give.
Thank You, Father, for forgiving us. Give us the strength to do the same. Amen.
"We have an open invitation to take everything to God, in prayer."
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