When You Need to Ask for Forgiveness [TDPOW #152]
- Staff
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Scripture
Matthew 5:23–24 — “…if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you… first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”
Devotional
It’s not only others who sin against you—you also sin against others. Harsh words, impatience, sarcasm, unfair judgments, broken commitments, or passive-aggressive responses can wound coworkers more deeply than you realize.
Jesus takes reconciliation so seriously that He tells us to prioritize it even over religious activity. If you remember that someone has something against you—legitimately—you’re called to pursue peace as far as it depends on you. That may mean humbly admitting you were wrong, apologizing without excuses, and seeking to make things right.
At work, this kind of humility is rare and powerful. It doesn’t guarantee the other person will respond well, but it honors God and cleans your own conscience. Owning your sin is not weakness; it’s evidence that the gospel is shaping your heart.
Reflection Questions
Is there anyone at work who “has something against you” because of your words or actions?
What has kept you from seeking reconciliation—pride, fear, awkwardness, or forgetfulness?
What concrete step could you take toward apology and restoration?
Prayer
Lord, bring to mind any relationships where I’ve caused hurt. Give me courage to admit my wrong, seek forgiveness, and pursue peace. Let my willingness to repent reflect the grace I’ve received from You. Amen.
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This devotional is designed to encourage you as you live out your faith in the workplace. It works best when paired with regular time in Scripture, prayer, and worship—the rhythms through which we grow to know Christ more deeply and become more like Him.
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