Today, my husband owes me an apology. I know he does and he knows he does. When he comes home from work we will have a discussion and then he will ask me to forgive him. Before that conversation will ever take place, I am sure of my response. Without hesitation or condition, I will say,
“I already have.”
I actually learned this response from my husband years ago. I had betrayed his trust and when I asked him to forgive me he said,
“I already have.”
I will never forget the security I experienced when my husband said those words. I pray that he will experience the same security tonight.
“I already have.”
That is a powerful response when someone wounded is sincere. Those three words bring life and usher in healing.
“I already have.”
I can choose today to relive the hurt and fester in the wound. I can play the victim card or I can already forgive him.
“I already have.”
This doesn’t excuse what he did. What this does release me of my anger.
“I already have.”
This is also a day I will remember the Lord’s amazing grace with a sinner like me. Because every, single day I approach Him as I confess my sin and He faithfully and lovingly responds,
“I already have.”
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Crystal @ Serving Joyfully says
Another great post!
darbyd says
Thank you, Crystal!
April says
Believe in yourself