It is hard to forgive. It is also hard to say sorry.
It takes an effort in the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual aspects to reach out one's hand to the person you have a grudge against.
Saying a prayer before bestowing forgiveness or asking for sorry gives you a surge of power to enact what is difficult.
Jacob was fearful when he was about to encounter Esau after years of resentment, betrayal, and grudge. Jacob thought that he was going to be given what he deserved by his brother. He took Esau's rights and blessings. It was only right that Esau treat him badly or violently for this reason. However, Jacob prayed and asked God for help.
Jacob extended peace offering before physically meeting his brother to appease what was otherwise a sour relationship. When the time of the meeting came, Esau embraced Jacob.
God truly intervened here for nothing is random. There is an added force here which the prayer allowed to happen.
Forgiveness and saying sorry is hard, but you are not meant to do it alone. Ask Him who is the Source of them.
Read 'Forgiving an Enemy in Three Simple Ways.'
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