Listened to a sermon today on the changes that we undergo as we move to understand our position in Christ. This brought me to want to share some encouragement around how we should handle some of the mistakes that we make.
Mistakes are a part of life. Just seems that anymore, folks are having a hard time owning up to their’s.
Jesus said, “Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”
So when you find that you have made a mistake or a misjudgment with regard to another there are a couple things you might need to do.
Confess it to yourself first. If you can’t acknowledge that the mistake was yours, you’ll never go about doing the things necessary to fix it. Then forgive yourself.
Now tell it to the Lord. God never desires that we be disheartened or discouraged. Confessing to Him allows Him to make a way of escape for us. He loves us. He will clear the path to reconciliation that we be made whole in our relationship and circumstance.
Finally and this is important, settle it with everyone involved. Mistakes tend to have a trickle down effect. There may be others who were not there when it happened but by relationship, were affected by the mistake. Be sincere and get to the point. They’ll appreciate that.
After all, the goal is healing, right?
I know. Sounds like a lot of work. Be easier to leave it alone and let time take care of it. Let me tell you, it won’t. Somebody will always remember.
Sometimes being forgiven lies in our ability to forgive.
Have a great weekend!
-Pastor Butch