Asking for forgiveness requires humility. A true request for forgiveness requires you to acknowledge to yourself that you have done something wrong . It has to be a burden on your heart for hurting someone or sinning against God. Only then, is the plea for forgiveness real.
It can be hard waiting on God's timing. You can start to thing that you are alone, ignored, forgotten, or rejected. That mindset can take you to many negative feelings that can lead to uncharacteric behavior like acting out, being passive aggressive, or defensive. Waiting on God requires patience and self-discipline. It displays faithfulness.
When you do mess up, then cry out to God. It gets harder the longer you wait. However, once He forgives you then the burden is removed and the door to reestablish your close relationship is reopened or to salvation. It also states that you trust Him as you let go of your attitude and fears,
Pride is hard to battle because it slips in. You are not typically aware of your own pride issue. God needs us to question our own motives and do the pride check. He is not going to micromanage your life. However, He will not bless it if you are giving yourself your blessings. Believe me when I say His blessings are better than your self-constructed blessings.
One of God's blessings is righteousness that comes through salvation. Another is His love and truth that is not to be concealed. Mercy is another blessing that provides protection in life. When you pray for forgiveness these blessing may be your reward.
Psalm 40
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