When talking with God and praising Him for all the joys and opportunities we have in our lives…I began to wonder if we show our sorrow or pray as exuberantly when we apologize for our misdeeds and behaviors. Do we ignore it, pretend we aren’t aware of it or do we truly feel badly and ask for forgiveness?
More than that…do we say I am sorry? When was the last time you apologized to God and said, “I am so sorry…please forgive me?” I have often heard people say they ask for God’s mercy and forgiveness, yet I rarely hear people state that they said the words, “I am sorry”.
For many of us it should come natural as our Mother’s expected us to apologize when we hurt the feelings of friends or siblings, broke something or talked back to our parents. Atoning for our rude behavior or poor attitude brought peace and comfort back into the home.
As we grow into mature Christians we realize when talking with our Lord that we must cleanse our souls with heartfelt and sincere remorse. Our repentance is only accepted when we have turned from the misdeed or corrected our behavior, which in turn produces God’s favor and approval.
Let’s remember to not only praise God for the opportunities and adventures in our lives but to truly be sorry for the misdeeds, negative attitude and poor choices. Let’s fill our lives with God’s wisdom and grace, think before we speak or respond with bad behavior.
Psalm 103:8-9 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will He keep His anger forever.
Our lives are to be joyful and shining for God…Let’s keep our light bright no matter the circumstance as we have the strength of God’s mighty Angels and the love of Jesus.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
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