Sorry Is A Sorry Word Unless You Really Mean It: Do You Owe Somebody An Apology For Saying Something You Shouldn't Have Said?

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At that time Jesus declared, "I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Matthew 11: 25

I would be lying if I said that I've never said an unkind word. There, this admission doesn't feel so good. It even makes me a little ashamed. The good news is that I don't make it a habit, and am better about recognizing the error or my words. Even more, correcting the matter by apologizing is important to me.

About 17 years ago my now 21-year-old granddaughter became God's messenger in the backseat of my car. I was fussing at her about asking so many questions and being antsy. She was a daycare age. In the midst of my rant, she blurted out, "granny did you have to say it so mean?"

My heart did a backflip. It felt like she had snatched my insides out. This was the perfect example of how you can learn something from a child, "if you open your heart."

Instantly, I felt embarrassed, remorseful and silly. Consequently, I have coined this moment as one of the richest teaching moments in my life.

Admittingly, still "sometimes I still speak before I think, but rarely these days!" If I'm deficient in divine qualities, Father please fill those voids with more love than one could ever imagine, so that my tongue will never utter words that have no place in the heart or mouth of one of yours.

I really do want to be a better person. In fact, my greatest wish is to be more like Jesus.

Pray this prayer Now, if your words need healing. "Lord, I am not perfect, but my heart is in the right place." Will You forgive me, for those times when words leaving my lips fell short of that which You expect from a child of God."

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Ephesians 4:29 ESV


Life has a way of teaching us lessons through unsuspecting, unwelcomed, and unconventional methods. Sometimes we don’t even know that class is in session.

Re-post~Ministerneecy 2018~

 

[SisterWatson]

We will give an account to God for what we have said, done and did not do on earth. So, let our words and our deeds be done to praise and honor to God. May our words be of blessings, of help, of healing and a touch from Jesus. He love us and care for us.

 

[Ministerneecy]

Amen

 

[Corinnah]

I always apologize to everyone when I am wrong or said something that I should not have said. That is the reason why we should fast and pray before the Lord every single morning before leaving home. To be a blessing to others and ask Jesus to use our mouth to bless not to curse or lie. Be a light that shines over a dark world.

 

[Ministerneecy]

I always apologize to everyone when I am wrong or said something that I should not have said. That is the reason why we should fast and pray before the Lord every single morning before leaving home. To be a blessing to others and ask Jesus to use our mouth to bless not to curse or lie. Be a light that shines over a dark world.

Corinnah, you are a blessing. The most common reason some people find it difficult to apologize is selfish-pride which God hates. Apologies heal. God Bless!

 

[Steven Bobb]

Corinnah, you are a blessing. The most common reason some people find it difficult to apologize is selfish-pride which God hates. Apologies heal. God Bless!

Another point to make, is, in the past, when someone did something wrong, they either realized it later and were remorseful,or at least if you made them aware of it, they would "backtrack" a bit, but nowadays, if you bring it up, they actually give an arrogant response and "double down" on it.I would say that since their attitude with this is moreso now than in the past,it ties in with the last days.{Like in 2 Timothy,"In the last days people will be"{reads list}.And it fits perfectly with their attitude nowadays. I would say, not a coincidence!!

 

[The Encourager]

God I ask You in Jesus name bless each one of us who prays this prayer exceedingly abundantly above all we have ever prayed, thought, imagined, or dreamed as we each live our life to please You. Bless each one of us with the desire, strength, and spirit of obedience to live our life as an act of worship unto You. God please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. Thank You Jesus! Amen!