Take A Deep Breath and Apologize

In life, one of the hardest, most courageous things we can do is apologize. It’s uncomfortable to admit and acknowledge that something we’ve done has caused others to hurt.

When we say, “I am wrong” or “I’m sorry,” we put honesty and honor above self-protection and personal comfort.

We willingly put ourselves at the mercy of others and surrender to an outcome we cannot control.

In the same manner, when we hear someone apologize, we think, do they really mean it?

If they’re sorry, how can I really know? The truth is, we can’t. No matter how good we think we are at sniffing out the fakes.

It’s hard enough to weigh our own heart, let alone someone else’s.

After all, when someone is apologizing, and we struggle to accept it, doesn’t that say more about our own heart than their own? (Proverbs 21:2)

It’s always a good time to put down our defensiveness, excuses, and self-justification.

We should always be willing to apologize and never shy away from doing so.

Don’t wait for someone else to take the initiative.

Be the first to ask for forgiveness, admit where you know you are wrong, take a deep breath, and apologize.