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So many times we really find it difficult or do not see the need to say "I AM SORRY" when we are wrong.
Sometimes when we see the need to do so, the ego/pride in us rebels, we become a defensive or reactive person. This attitude has really led our lives to a lot of complications, losing great opportunities and difficulties in our relationships.
Our Lord Jesus Christ said:
If you're offering your gift at the alter and you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift in front of the alter. First go and reconcile or make peace with your brother and then come back and offer your gift."
This is coming from Christ to the entire household of faith. But with the kind of heart we have these days which will never say "I AM (SINCERELY) SORRY" be able to heed this great advice? Only few will be willing.
Consequently, many people today have being thrown into the prison of difficulties, frustration, diseases or even death as a result of the inability to say I AM SORRY. Possible reason which could be:
• I'm not not at fault,
• I'm older (why should I say sorry),
• I'd be seen a weak person, etc.
Saul in the Bible is one clear example of this. His defensive life, rather than to say SORRY in repentance caused him the kingdom of Israel, which also sent him to the prison of torments, until his death.
The story is in 1Samuel 15:13-34, 16:14.
Obviously, being offensive, defensive and reactive will not help any of us. We have to put on a humble spirit to say I AM SORRY to the other person even when we are not at fault. It makes the Christian life very beautiful and sustains relationships, that is, if we value it.
Once we do it the first and second time it becomes more easy to do it the third and fourth time, until it becomes part of our lives.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO HOLD ON TO GRUDGES AND ANGER.
