Asking for forgiveness can save your marriage, and how you say it makes all the difference.
Talking Points:
- Having the ability to ask for forgiveness is very important. How you say it makes all the difference. A true apology includes the following: admit you’re wrong, acknowledge why it was wrong and ask for prayer to avoid doing it again.
- Christians are commanded to forgive because God has forgiven us. And, choosing not to forgive only poisons ourselves with bitterness and robs us of the opportunity to restore the relationship. Colossians 3:13
- You aren’t expected to forget hurtful things. But, you can choose not to hold them against your spouse anymore. Once you forgive, you can help your spouse to know how they can show you that they’re sorry through their actions.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What do you look for in a genuine apology?
- How can you tell when someone isn’t truly sorry?
- How have you seen unforgiveness ruin lives?
- Read Colossians 3:13. Why does it matter that God first forgave us? How should that change the way we look at situations in our own lives?
- What impact will forgiving hearts have on your relationship?
- How do you think forgiveness and trust are related? How do you see both of these working in your relationship?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
