I'm Sorry (Guest Post by Nicole Cottrell)

Nicole Cottrell is one of my favorite bloggers, and we're doing a special blog swap today. I've written a guest post for her blog, Modern Reject, and she has written one for mine. Hope you enjoy!

Dear God,

I'm sorry...

I'm sorry that I spend more time on my computer than I do talking to you.

I'm sorry that I come to you so often when I am broken, hurting, and lonely, and not before.

I'm sorry that you get my leftovers when what you deserve is my first fruits.

I'm sorry that I still doubt you even though I know you have never let me down.

I'm sorry I don't look more like your Son and instead I look so much like everyone else.

I'm sorry I still sin when I know good and well I have been freed from sin.

But, I thank you...

Thank you Lord that you still listen to me even when I complain and grumble.

Thank you that when I offer you leftovers you offer me grace and compassion.

Thank you that I could never earn your love, because I know I would fail, but instead you give it so freely.

Thank you that even when I doubt You, You never doubt me.

Thank you that your love covers a multitude of sins.

Thank you for finding me, and rescuing me, and being with me always.

Thank you that when I lay my burdens before You, I am reminded that Your burden is easy and your yoke is light.

Thank you that you are a God who allows me to come to you with each piece of broken me, each bit of tarnished girl and that You never shame me or guilt me for the choices I've made.

Thank you for your Son, who I want to be more like, and who you gave to me, for freedom's sake.

Sincerely,
Nicole

What would you apologize for? What fills your heart with gratitude?