Dear n-t-i,
There are days when some of us get out of bed on the wrong side. Things just hit us seemingly out of nowhere and lay us out flat. Words are misread and intentions are inferred that do not exist. I am learning that a simple “I’m sorry, please forgive me” back channel is usually sufficient. Stop punishing yourself, please. It reminds me too much of convent school.
Just a reminder from those closest to Our Lord Jesus while he lived on Earth:
Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
And be sweet one toward another and affectionate, and be forgiving one another, just as God in The Messiah has forgiven us. Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
And from little old me: And don’t forget to forgive yourself. We all make mistakes. Have a blessed day. :-)
May I add to that?
Forgive yourself FIRST! Once the hard part is out of the way, forgiving others is a piece of pie!
Forgiveness is so awesome that I find myself forgiving people before they even hurt me. Much easier that way!
XOXO
Thank you.
You are one *really smart* lady!