Hey PPN Family,

Do you remember when we were younger and saying "sorry" seemed easier? Maybe it's just me, but as I grew older, apologising became more difficult. It’s interesting, isn’t it? "Sorry" is one of the first words our parents teach us when we’ve done something wrong, yet so many relationships suffer because people refuse to say this simple but powerful word.

Jesus emphasised the importance of apologising in Matthew 5:23-24 (NLT):

"So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God."

Here, Jesus is speaking about situations where we’ve wronged someone and caused anger or hurt. He makes it clear that we need to make things right—immediately. Even if we are in the middle of worship, reconciliation should take priority.

Unresolved conflict doesn’t improve with time. It’s not like fine wine that gets better with age; it’s more like cancer that grows and destroys the longer it’s ignored.

So, if you’ve wronged someone, I encourage you to follow Jesus’ teaching and apologise—quickly. A heartfelt "sorry" has the power to heal wounds, restore relationships, and bring peace.

God bless,

Roland Talamaivao-Amituanai