Public Apology

Doesn’t peacemaking always sound a lot better in the hypothetical or academic realm?

I mean, wouldn’t you rather read a nice book on the doctrine of sin or practice a nice “Seven A’s of Confession” at a practicum or conference … rather than, you know, having to call someone at 3:00 on a Tuesday and actually CONFESS your sin to them? (And then have to write a bog post on it too because the offense was public so the confession needs to be public too.)

Ahhhh–but such is life in a fallen world. The Old Man resides with us. Satan rears his ugly head. The world batters us around … and we bump into each other, intentionally and unintentionally. People get hurt. Confessions must be made. Forgiveness is so sweet when granted!

As it was for me, just a few minutes ago.

Apparently, a sister in Christ was hurt by a blog post that I wrote awhile back. Interestingly, the actual post that caused the offense was only up for a few hours because I EDITED it almost immediately after writing it because even I could see that my original words were offensive and inappropriate.

But she had read the original post and it hurt her. Thankfully, I learned that she was hurt and I immediately called and asked if we could set up a time to visit. She graciously scheduled time for me today and after hearing how I had hurt her, I confessed my sin and asked her to forgive me. She was quick to forgive and didn’t even think that this public apology/blog post was necessary … but she was OK with me doing it if I felt it was best. And I did. So here it is:

Some time last month, I wrote a blog post where I used some ungracious language. It was related to the editing process of my DVD series. I can’t even remember the exact words I used–and I don’t have access to the original blog–but I know that the words I used were rude and not edifying and I regret them. I wish I had never said them! It was wrong of me and I feel terrible about hurting this dear sister in the Lord.

If I hurt or offended you, would you please let me know so that I can confess specifically to you?

Please know that, with God’s help, I hope that I do not use such unloving and inappropriate words in a blog post (or in any context) ever again.

Thanks for listening to my apology!
I hope that you’ll let me know if I’ve offended you.

Oh oh oh … this life is oft’ so hard. But God is so good.

Hope you’re enjoying a lovely Tuesday!

Yours,
Tara B.