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I’m Sorry…<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/strong>“I’m sorry you feel that way.” “I’m sorry you misunderstood me.” “I’m sorry…that you’re an idiot!” Sometimes we say we’re sorry or even go so far as to apologize<\/em>. But when was the last time you really asked someone for forgiveness and meant it<\/em>?\u00a0 Let me share just a few key ingredients to successfully and biblically request forgiveness–forgiveness that will hopefully lead to real and lasting reconciliation.<\/p>\n

Get Humble<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/strong>The rolling of the eyes…the condescending tone of voice.\u00a0 Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’m sorry” with your mouth while your body<\/em> is saying, “you’re an idiot…can we be done with this!?”\u00a0 Body language like this is always a good indicator that there is still work to be done on the heart level.\u00a0 And typically what’s at the heart level is pride.\u00a0 If you truly want to seek forgiveness, you’re going to have to humble yourself and acknowledge your sin and your shortcoming.\u00a0 Proverbs 6:16-19 gives a list of seven things that the Lord detests. At the top of the list is “haughty eyes.”<\/p>\n

Get Specific<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/strong>Anyone can say they’re sorry or apologize, but those statements are so ambiguous.\u00a0 As Christians we need to get a whole lot more specific when we request forgiveness. James 5:16 says, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” It doesn’t say to confess that <\/em>you sin, but to actually confess the sin.\u00a0 If you’re having trouble articulating your specific sin as you request forgiveness, maybe you haven’t seen your sin for what it is.\u00a0 If that’s the case you’re probably still struggling with getting humble.<\/p>\n

Get Real<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/strong>Here’s a practical template for requesting forgiveness in a way that will cover everything we’ve discussed here.\u00a0 In this example I’ll be asking Kelly’s forgiveness (since she’s probably the one I ask it of the most). And hopefully it’s obvious that this needs to be done with a broken and contrite spirit.<\/p>\n

“Kelly, I realize that when I (insert specific sin here)<\/em> that what I did\/said was sinful and wrong.\u00a0 Please forgive me. And please continue to confront me if I (insert specific sin here) <\/em>in the future.”
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So you might be thinking, “Yikes! You actually say that? It seems so dramatic and…humiliating!”\u00a0 Yes…it is, and that’s kinda the point.\u00a0 You’ll have to make a concerted effort if you want to actually ask forgiveness that will lead to reconciliation.\u00a0 Next time you sin against someone, take the time to humble yourself and clearly acknowledge your sin. Don’t cop out and just say “I’m sorry,” cause it’s super lame, not helpful, and not biblical.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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