I Can Ask for Forgiveness

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Reflection

Asking for forgiveness can be uncomfortable, but it also helps restore relationships and brings peace to the heart. Admitting your own mistakes does not make anyone weaker; it shows humility and a desire to grow. God can teach you to speak honestly and to take better care of the people you love, even after you get it wrong.

Lucas was playing soccer with his friends when he got upset about missing an important play. In the middle of his anger, he spoke harshly to one of the other boys in front of everyone. In that moment, he felt he was right. Later, though, thinking about what had happened, he began to feel uneasy about the way he had reacted.

Part of him wanted to ignore what he had done so he would not be embarrassed. Another part knew he had hurt someone.

The next day, he decided to go up to his friend and say something simple but brave: “I'm sorry for the way I talked to you yesterday.”

It was not easy to take that step. But afterward he felt relief in his heart. Asking for forgiveness takes humility, because it means admitting your own mistakes.

All of us get it wrong in our relationships. Sometimes we speak on impulse, act too quickly or hurt someone without meaning to. God also teaches us to repair what we can, to talk honestly and to restore relationships.

Admitting a mistake does not make you worth less. On the contrary, it reveals humility, maturity and courage.