I am a huge advocate of giving people second chances in life. No matter what they have done, I believe everyone deserves another chance. I believe this is true in every area of life. It doesn’t matter if you have failed as a child, as a parent, as a spouse or as a person. I believe you will be given a chance through the grace of God and should be given that chance by the people who claim that grace. We forgive as people who have been forgiven.

The hardest part of being giving second chances is admitting that I failed and need a second chance. I have couples sit in my office and tell me about their marriage and nothing is their fault. I have parents who tell me of their rebellious children and they have done nothing wrong. I have sinners who tell me of their struggles and it is often the result of other people.

Sure there are a few people who hit rock bottom and are willing to admit it. Sure there are a few people who get caught and will gladly accept that they were caught. But most people have huge areas of failure in their lives that they blame on situation, circumstances and other people.

A big step to healthy living is always fighting off disease. The biggest step many of us will ever take toward healthy living is the one that says “I was wrong. Will you forgive me?”