Got some skeletons in the closet? Maybe it's time to pick up the phone and say you're sorry.
Talking Points:
- Words and actions can cause lasting damage. Asking forgiveness can set someone else free.
- Skeletons in your closet can eat you alive. Asking forgiveness can set you free from yourself.
- Asking forgiveness can set an example that pays dividends for others.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a time someone hurt you and apologized for it. How did that affect you? Share a time someone hurt you and didn’t apologize. How has that affected you?
- Share a time you regretted how you handled a situation. Did you try to make amends? Explain.
- How can taking ownership for your mistakes set you free? Is there someone you need to seek forgiveness from and what has kept you from doing it?
- Up to now, what would you say you’ve modeled for people in your life about forgiveness? How would you like to improve in this area?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
