Bible Discussion Thread

I made an egregious mistake that made my friend very upset with me. I've admitted to my mistake and apologized. My friend said she doesn't trust me anymore. My word doesn't mean anything to her and she's thinking about cutting me off from her life. Later in the evening, I texted her, "Whenever you're free, give me a call. I have some words I would like to say." She replied, "Sleeping on this." This all occured yesterday. I haven't eaten anything, I haven't spoken to anyone, and I haven't slept in awhile. I'm asking God to not only forgive me, but for him to give my friend the strength and compassion to forgive me. What I did to her was awful and despicable. I fully acknowledge that. We've been friends since January and she's very dear to me. Her friendship is very important to me. I want to be friends again and rebuild that trust. Trust takes a long time to develop, but it only takes one error to destory it completely. I hope the Lord can forgive me because I can't.

You sought to ask for forgiveness. You admitted how you wronged them and apologized for it. You also asked God for forgiveness. You did what you're suppose to do. It's up to them to forgive you fot what you did. Remember in the book of James it talks about tongue control. Learn how to control it better and you will avoid alot of mistakes.

(I myself have wronged people before by saying hateful or just rude things or rudely interrupting them. We are all sinners. But at the same time Love thy neighbor as yourself. God is Love and Jesus giving his self for us and a Mother's Love are the best demonstrations of Love.

This is a very sad tale that you tell.

I'm so sorry for both you and your friend . I hope that she is able to forgive you but even if she does you must give her some time and space and she may never be able to feel the same way about you again . Indeed she may not be able to forgive you and may not want to be friends with you ever again . Either way you have to accept her wishes . Be assured that God knows your heart and is very willing to forgive the soul that is genuinely sorry . This situation is a big learning experience for you , never forget what God has taught you through this situation . Onwards and upwards , you must put your mistakes behind you , move forward in your relationship with God and learn from your mistakes . We all make them , thanks to God for His unwavering mercies towards us .