The words I’m sorry create a pocket of love in the person you say them to. It builds a bridge. Pride, stubbornness, and refusal to apologize keep the bridge broken. Better yet, the one willing to say it gains a greater level of integrity. You also open yourself up for blessings.
Down through the years the Holy Spirit has prompted me to apologize to many people. At times my pain was real, but my delivery of the message was off. God blesses those humble enough to say it. God promotes the humble. God told me every time I humble myself and do it, He would pour more of His presence into my heart. At first I argued with God. I told God I really didn’t think it was necessary.
God clearly spoke into my heart and said, “It’s not about them it’s about your relationship with me. If you will be obedient in this area of your life I will open up doors and opportunities for you.”
I apologize often to my husband, because I want the blessings of God to be upon me. My goal in marriage is to keep that heart connection alive. If that’s the goal and priority than we have to be willing to apologize often. Refusal to apologize creates road blocks in your relationship. If too many roadblocks develop over time that person’s heart can completely disconnect. The road in their heart can completely close. I apologize to my children a lot as well. I want them to learn to be humble and own their behavior. The best way to teach them that is to role model that. I think children respect parents who can humble themselves and apologize. I see apologizing as an opportunity to increase my integrity. The first one to apologize, or make peace, is the stronger one in God. That gets the attention of God. Every time you say, “I’m sorry” God puts more of His presence into your heart.
So I ask you today are you a bridge builder or a demolition derby? Are you the one that just stands there staring at the broken bridge, but does nothing? Your passiveness can break the bridge as well. Is there anyone you need to say, I’m sorry to????
