It is not easy to atone for one's sins. One need not have set a palace on fire, or murdered an entire family. The extent of the sin lies in the mind of the one who has been sinned against. There is no small sin for every sin is a sin and like it is impossible to say who loves more, it is impossible to say which sin is more serious. All of us sin, but it takes someone who is brave to accept that one has done something wrong and seek forgiveness. It is also the brave who accpets and forgives. To forgive is not an easy thing to do, but with time and effort from both parties, both can be brave and when the one who seeks forgiveness is forgiven and the one who forgives accepts the apology, then everything will fall into place again.

Many people refuse to let go, prefering to douse themselves in the thoughts that they deserve to stay angry and not forgive, to punish the person who asks for forgiveness by not forgiving. But do they know that by doing that, the person they are hurting is themselves. They cannot let go and the thought of what has happened is in fact like a thorn in their flesh, purposefully being kept lodged there.

Darling, I want to dislodge the thorn in your flesh. I know it is difficult to do. But I want us both to heal. Help me dislodge this thorn in your flesh so that the skin can recover. There may be a scar but from the scar both of us can carry on and learn. I am really trying my hardest to be worthy of your forgiveness but no matter what I do, the power lies with you. Whether you and I can be happy again depends on you. Whether you let me help you tend to your wound or not.... Because I love you...