"The most important thing in any
relationship is not what you get but
what you give.... In any case, the
giving of love is an education in
itself."
— Eleanor Roosevelt, American First
Lady and social
activist (1884-1962)
Third and equally important is a) being willing to say you are sorry and to ask for forgiveness (repent) and b) being willing to forgive offended.
Repent means to regret, be sorry.
Luke 17:4, "And if he (or she) sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him."
Forgive means to pardon.
Matthew 18:21-22, "Peter came up to the Lord and asked, 'How many times should I forgive someone who does something wrong to me? Is seven times enough?' Jesus answered: Not just seven times, but seventy times seven!"
Repentance (being sorry and asking for forgiveness) and giving Forgiveness involves both spouses equally: the one who fell short in a responsibility and the one who needs to forgive them. Remember, resilient “quick to recover.” This is part of loving your spouse “unconditionally.”
Pray this, “Father, I thank you for making us different and now I see them as a blessing. Your grace will give me the ability to be resilient, flexible, durable and strong. I will be quick to recover as I live in your love. In the Name of Jesus!"
** Pastor Eric Padilla is a member of the Pastoral Staff at Regency Christian Center Int’l, and has a genuine pastor's heart and is an outstanding Teacher.
Third and equally important is a) being willing to say you are sorry and to ask for forgiveness (repent) and b) being willing to forgive offended.
Repent means to regret, be sorry.
Luke 17:4, "And if he (or she) sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him."
Forgive means to pardon.
Matthew 18:21-22, "Peter came up to the Lord and asked, 'How many times should I forgive someone who does something wrong to me? Is seven times enough?' Jesus answered: Not just seven times, but seventy times seven!"
Repentance (being sorry and asking for forgiveness) and giving Forgiveness involves both spouses equally: the one who fell short in a responsibility and the one who needs to forgive them. Remember, resilient “quick to recover.” This is part of loving your spouse “unconditionally.”
Pray this, “Father, I thank you for making us different and now I see them as a blessing. Your grace will give me the ability to be resilient, flexible, durable and strong. I will be quick to recover as I live in your love. In the Name of Jesus!"
** Pastor Eric Padilla is a member of the Pastoral Staff at Regency Christian Center Int’l, and has a genuine pastor's heart and is an outstanding Teacher.