I was reflecting on the things that have happened the last few days, the lessons I have learned and the way in which God has a way of teaching us things about ourselves. We can learn the lessons the first time, or we can go around the mountain again and again until we learn the lessons. God has a way of teaching us even if we don't think we need to learn, He instructs us and is there to help us live a fuller life.
It is easy to say the words, it is easy to repent, but true repentance comes from the heart. It is being willing to say you are sorry for something, must mean you are sorry. Just like saying the word love, the word sorry will you forgive me takes on a whole new meaning. All are easy words to say, but when you look at the meaning of them, you need to be willing to except that if you can't follow through don't use them.
Repentance means turning from the sins, not make a 360 degree turn, it means making a turn that is 180 degrees and walking away from it. So when you ask forgiveness for something, that means you must turn from the wrong you have caused, not turn back to it. True repentance is walking away from it, being willing to except the consequences and dealing with them as they come. It is taking the time to actually make things right.
When you ask someone to forgive you, it is then there choice if they will or not. You can't worry yourself with if they do or not, it becomes there choice.
The lesson here is when you stand, turn from your wicked ways, humble yourself and pray. And in doing so you can stand and trust God to do the rest. We can't change others, only God can do that, but we can be accountable for our actions.
Have a wonderful day.
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