Be brave to say "Sorry!"

This morning while preparing Matteo, our six-year old, for school, the mother stormed out of the bathroom, angry, and left him to fend for himself. Apparently, the little guy made faces. So, with me guiding him, he had to take a bath by himself. And before getting out of the shower, I reminded him to say, "Sorry", to his Nanay Peachy. And he wouldn't move because he was afraid. So I said, "If you were brave enough to make face to your Nanay, then you should be braver in saying, 'Sorry!'"

One thing I learned in my spiritual walk is to be quick in asking forgiveness, especially from the Lord, as quickly as I recognize the sin or wrongdoing I made. While, as a Catholic, I cannot go to Confession as often, but the Lord gave us a promise in 1 John 1:9 which says:

"If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing."

So be not afraid, that is as good as saying, be brave to ask for forgiveness. If we are reminded by the Holy Spirit of a grave sin in the past, ask God for forgiveness. If we make a wrongdoing, today, ask for forgiveness. Then find time to go to Confession.

So finally, the mother again reminded him of his wrongdoing, and with tears, he asked for forgiveness. All is well again with them. She took care of his packed lunch and packed his school bag. That is what happens when we ask for forgiveness from the Lord, the relationship is restored and all the benefits of that relationship follows - guidance, protection, provision, special favors.

So, what are you waiting for? Be brave. Say sorry.

God bless us all, today and always!