I'm Sorry; I was Wrong

When I started this blog several years ago, I wanted to use it as an outlet for my writing, and possibly find friends and encouragement. I found that much of my life was made up of my relationships with people, and that’s what I wrote about. At one point, I wrote a few blog posts detailing some incidents that happened between me and my sister-in-law, describing how I perceived them and how I felt.

My sister-in-law was devastated by what I said, and what I did has caused a very large problem for the last two and a half years since it happened. We are trying now to resolve our mutual hurt and anger. To that end, I have come here to make a public apology. I had no business, in the words of Aslan from the Chronicles of Narnia, “telling anyone’s story but {my} own.” To malign someone else’s reputation was wrong, and I’m sorry. Even to speak behind someone’s back is wrong--it’s just plain gossip, and I’m sorry.

I have asked forgiveness in person, and been graciously forgiven, for which I am grateful. I have also offered forgiveness, to let go of my own hurts and allow the other person to go free. In addition, I have tried to make up for my transgression by removing the offensive writings, and by no longer writing/gossiping about other people.

I’ve learned some lessons. I’m learning not to talk about other people. I’m learning to be humble and apologize for offenses I’ve committed. Sadly, I’m finding it’s a hard lesson to learn. I’m just thankful God is so patient, and I plead for grace from those around me who suffer from my wrongs.