Repentance Becomes a Trend as Thousands Tweet 'Sorry Jesus'
The phrase “Sorry Jesus” became a worldwide trend late Monday night and into Tuesday afternoon, and users of the social media site were both confessing mistakes as well as stating opinions about the existence of God.
“Sorry Jesus, for all the mistakes I made,” wrote Twitter user paynesundrom.
Fabiola wrote, “SORRY JESUS, everytime I just come to you when I feel so sad and I forget you when I feel happy.”
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“Sorry Jesus for being a mess. I’m sorry for being such a sinner. Thank you for guiding, protecting and forgiving all my sins,” wrote Jas.
Many Christians have turned to Twitter to communicate with God and to display their faith to their followers.
Eve wrote, “#thewayIseeit, all humans are prone to mistakes&saying sorry Jesus won’t get you forgiveness. If you truly are repentant. He will forgive.”
Yeshua posed his thoughts, “The world says “SORRY JESUS,” Forgiven people say “THANK YOU JESUS.” Amen?”
“SORRY JESUS for all the forgotten prayers, sinful thoughts, rude words, pointless lies I’ve told, and anything else I’ve done wrong. Love U,” wrote Idachong.
Christian-related trends occur frequently on Twitter, and last week featured the message, “God Loves You.”
Users were declaring God’s love on the social media site, reminding their friends and family to stay encouraged throughout the week with the message.
Twitter users mentioning the trending phrase included Miriam, who wrote, “Even when you sin God is great enough to forgive us and bring something good out of the bad that WE put ourselves in. #GODLOVESYOU.”
“#GodLovesYou should always be trending!” Wrote Jenna.
Some Twitter users employed the trending topic as a chance to show support for Troy Davis, who was executed Wednesday, September 21.
AFTAQ wrote, “GOD LOVES YOU? If that’s that case, get him/her to share some love with Troy Davis. Take action, it’s not too late!”
“God Loves You Troy Davis!” Wrote Lila on Twitter during last week’s trend.
Twitter trends may be monitored at whatthetrend.com.
