04/19/2026
We often hear about the need to forgive others for their infractions against us. Yet rarely do we address the flip side of that coin by recognizing the times we have hurt others and need to ask for their mercy.
Here are five simple steps to ensure a heartfelt apology. (Be sure to also watch my inspiring 3-minute video, link below, on forgiveness. It’s a compelling letter from God to His Children.)
Five “A’S” of an APOLOGY:
1. ACKNOWLEDGE your mistake. Take ownership for your actions and their impact on the other party.
2. ACCEPT responsibility. FULL responsibility. No buts, excuses or blame.
3. APOLOGIZE. Offer sincere remorse for the pain, suffering, or hardship you have caused them.
4. AMENDS. Make them. An apology without recompense is incomplete.
5. AVOID. Refrain from ever repeating the mistake.
An apology is a sign of deep compassion and concern for the person we have offended, courage as we risk possible rejection or condemnation, and inner strength for the often-gut-wrenching introspection and self-analysis we have conducted on ourselves. Additionally, it is the path to emotional and spiritual healing, inner peace, and a possible reconciliation.
Be sure to watch my inspiring 3-minute video on forgiveness: a compelling letter from God to His Children. www.FromGodWithLove.net.
1 John 1:8-9 “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us.”