Last week I had to make two phone calls. They may not have been the easiest calls to make, but I knew it was the right thing to do. I had to apologize, seek forgiveness for some self-centered behavior earlier in the week. Oh, believe me, I had lots of legitimate reasons why I did what I did, but no excuses for that part of my heart that turned ugly. Really, sin makes the heart unlovely. My self-centeredness had spilled over on others and impacted their week. It was my bad and I needed to make it right.
Phone ringing on the other end. An answer. My apology and confession with an ask for forgiveness. Forgiveness granted. Crying on both ends of the line. Sweetness. Words of love. Tender moments. Understanding. A commitment to make things work - we're in this together. We're family. I love you. I love you, too. Beauty. Reconciliation. Restored relationship.
Phone ringing on the other end. All of the above. Forgiveness granted times two. Beauty. Reconciliation. Restored relationship.
Confession before God and others is so worth it. Forgiveness sought and forgiveness given is a beautiful thing. So freeing. So redeeming. It makes the heart lovely again.
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