Stop Saying Sorry

I want you to stop apologizing. Don't apologize anymore. Just stop it. The words "I'm sorry" have lost their true meaning of real and sincere apology for a wrong-doing  and have become word that we insert when someone does not have the same standards as you do. 

Are you one of the people who have the tendecy to apologize for no real reason. To you say sorry because you aren't going to participate in blantantly innappropriate behaivor and don't want anyone to feel bad?

Your obedience to high standards should NEVER make you feel guilty. If it does, than you know it is from the one who is bent on destroying your chance at eternal happiness. Your standards may not conform with the what the world has to say, but do they conform to what God has to say? Then stop apologizing.

I will never again apologize for not taking a drink of alcohol or deciding to remain chaste until marriage. I will never again apologize for keeping the sabbath day holy or fulfilling my callings. I will never again apologize for standing as a witness of God and living the way He has laid out. The words "I'm sorry" will never again leave my mouth for doing what is right. Why? Simple.

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth;..." (Romans 1:16)

Let's all take part and declare this creed to all the world:

I am a part of the "Fellowship of the Unashamed." The die has been cast. The decision has been made. I have stepped over the line. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.  My past is redeemed, my present makes sense and my future is secure.  I'm finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap giving and dwarfed goals. I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, love with patience, live by prayer and labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my Guide is reliable and my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy,  ponder at the pool of popularity or meander in the maze of mediocrity.  I won't give up, shut up, let up or slow up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up and spoken up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know and work till He stops me. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem  recognizing me. 

My banner is clear:  I am a part of the "Fellowship of the Unashamed." 

Are you all with me?

I sure hope so. Your Father in Heaven is on our side. "Fight the good fight of faith and lay hold on eternal life." (1 Timothy 6:12)

I love you all!
Love,

Sister Mackenzie Esmond