Daily Devotion March 22--Sorry Seems So Hard to Say

March 22

James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, ...

Why is it that many people find it so hard to say "I'm sorry"?  Is it because we don't want to admit we have done something wrong?  Is it because we don't want to injure our pride?  Is it because to do so would hurt our pride?  Is it because we think we may not be forgiven?

Whatever the reason we don't like to, there are times when we have to confess to something we did  or said wrong.  When we do confess our faults/sins it gives us a sense of relief to have it out in the open.  Many believe if they apologize then that makes them a weak person and they will lose the respect of the offended one.  In reality, the other person can actually respect us more once the apology has been made.  Husbands and wives need to apologize to each other when necessary.  Parents may need to apologize to their children and children to their parents.  Friend to friend.  Co-worker to co-worker.  Sinner to God.

Yes, it is important that we go to God and confess to him as well.  We can go straight to the foot of the throne and tell Him exactly what we've done.  Then our burden will be lifted.  And God has promised to forgive us, even if other people do not.  We fail each other and we fail God.  We must ask the Holy Spirit to change our hearts and help us be willing to ask for forgiveness.

When we confess our sins one to another and to God then it sweetens the fellowship we have.  Then our prayers become more effective.  This helps our life to be more fulfilling.

As we go through the day, let us remember to confess our faults and help our relationships grow.