Proverbs 14:9 - Appreciating Guilt?

"Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation (Proverbs 14:9 NLT)."

Guilt is something that has bothered me even as a child, and I always feel bad when I come up short or upset someone. I tend to overdo this, but I try to be quick to apologize and make things right. I want to be someone that uplifts and owns up to mistakes, not someone that brushes it off and ridicules others. Like any great venture, I do stumble at times, but I will continue to recognize my own guilt, apologize and work on righting the wrong, and work on making better choices in the future. Lord, it is a weird thing to give thanks for today, but thank You for guilt. Please help me to utilize my own guilt in a productive way - by repairing relationships and doing right by others. Please forgive me for my failings as well. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.