Thank you Joe, that helped a lot. I was worrying that maybe i didn't do a good job of asking forgiveness from that person since they did not accept it - and i was also very scared and confused at that time. But i feel i did what i had to do, and i will simply submit to whatever that God has in store for me - painful or joyful. Thanks again, and God bless.
God has nothing but good in store for you, never pain!
What I have to offer is a bit lengthy and I apologize for that, but I know of no other way to explain a biblical truth.
Since my Spiritual Birth, God has put in my heart that most who struggle in this world, even self-proclaiming Christians, because they are living in an untruth, and can even be held in bondage to it.
The Devil is a master at his trade and deception by untruths is one of his best methods. I offer the following verses:
James 1:12
<sup id="en-ESV-30262" class="versenum">12</sup><sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30262A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)">(
A)</sup> Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30262B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)">(
B)</sup> the crown of life,<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30262C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)">(
C)</sup> which God has promised to those who love him.
James 1:2-4
<sup id="en-ESV-30252" class="versenum">2</sup><sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30252A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)">(
A)</sup> Count it all joy, my brothers,<sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-ESV-30252a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[
a]</sup> when you meet trials<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30252B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)">(
B)</sup> of various kinds, <sup id="en-ESV-30253" class="versenum">3</sup>for you know that<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30253C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)">(
C)</sup> the testing of your faith<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30253D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)">(
D)</sup> produces steadfastness. <sup id="en-ESV-30254" class="versenum">4</sup>And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30254E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)">(
E)</sup> perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
1 Peter 1:6-7
<sup id="en-ESV-30364" class="versenum">6</sup>In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30364A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)">(
A)</sup> various trials, <sup id="en-ESV-30365" class="versenum">7</sup>so that<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30365B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)">(
B)</sup> the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30365C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)">(
C)</sup> though it is tested by<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30365D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)">(
D)</sup> fire—may be found to result in<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30365E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)">(
E)</sup> praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
John 16:33
<sup id="en-ESV-26748" class="versenum">33</sup>I have said these things to you, that<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26748A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)">(
A)</sup> in me you may have peace.<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26748B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)">(
B)</sup> In the world you will have<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26748C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)">(
C)</sup> tribulation. But<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26748D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)">(
D)</sup> take heart;<sup class="xref" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26748E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)">(
E)</sup> I have overcome the world."
All these verses talk about trials that test our faith. God does not create you trials, trials and tribulations are just a part of our imperfect world.
Your in a Airplane, the engine fails, you crash and die. Did God cause that engine to fail, no. Why did you die? Probably because you violated a natural law of gravity.
In this imperfect world, we all have trials and tribulations, it's how we handle them that God looks at.
Let your pain strengthen you and give you endurance and rely on the hope of glory.
In the last verse, John 16:33, Jesus is not saying so much that He has overcome the world. But, to not fear your trials and pain because, since he has overcome the world, so have you and your glory or perfection is assured!
