Last week I wrote about how our words can be harmful. What about text messages, which can be so easily misunderstood?

A couple of days ago, I responded to a group text about myself, but another person felt like I had excluded them from the group. I realized immediately how hurt they felt. That was never my intention, but that is how they received my message.

I apologized for the misunderstanding and mentioned this was exactly what I had discussed in my recent newsletter. I did not want to minimize my text, so I took time to understand the hurt they experienced.

The Lord knows we will make mistakes that offend others. Yet when we recognize our errors and ask for forgiveness, both people can feel better. What matters most is that our mistakes were not intentional.

This connects back to the scripture from last week: "For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses" (Matthew 6:14-15, ESV).

Sometimes the quickest path to healing starts with three simple words: "I am sorry."

What relationship could be restored today if you chose humility over pride?

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