Whether it be a mistake that is made, or a failure experienced, or an opportunity missed, we have all had a need for a second chance.
As we grow up or go about our daily activities, we face many situations and challenges where we do not know what the outcome will be. On one hand, we might have a good idea that something bad will result from a certain course of action, and we might choose to take that action anyway.
On the other hand, sometimes an expected positive outcome does not materialize, perhaps because of an incorrect calculation, lack of preparation, or perhaps a lack of all the relevant details which would have had an impact on the outcome.
The old adage ‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, and try again’ assumes that there will be opportunities for a do-over or a second chance, or perhaps multiple ‘second’ chances! But what if that never happens? Many eventual successes would not have been realized; many relationships would not have been mended; and many a healing would not have taken place.
Likewise in relationships of various nature, mistakes are sometimes made with devastating impact. It is often hard for someone who feels they have been betrayed to move past the emotional hurt. But what if a genuine mistake has been made? What if a second chance is what is required for the wound to be healed – on both sides?
The essence of ‘second chance’ is forgiveness, and this is required of us all. We do not have the luxury of choosing who we forgive, and for what. That it’s because we too ARE, at some point, in need of forgiveness – from ourselves as well as from others.
Is there someone you know who is perhaps longing to receive a second chance – or perhaps forgiveness – from you?
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