Mercy. It’s something to be thankful for

If you wrote down what you’re most thankful for, you could likely create a top 10 list. But what if you drilled deep into your soul? Would you rewrite your list and put mercy at or near the top? Let’s suppose you cheated on your boyfriend or girlfriend, stole money from your roommate’s wallet or lied to your boss. Or what if your behavior was much more heinous than these examples – and worse, was a recurring offense? Even though you sincerely regret and feel ashamed of your actions, you’re too afraid of how the people you’ve wronged will respond if you come clean. • What personality traits in the offended person would make it easier for you to confess and ask their forgivenes