Put It On The List
Tuesday February 25, 2020
Little by little as we walk with God and work the steps, we gain new information about ourselves and how we relate to other people. As we prayerfully review our lives with God, He will reveal where we have caused harm, where we might owe someone some form of amends, and teach us how we can live in new ways in relationship with others.
I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve. (Jeremiah 17:10 NLT)
It is God who knows all our hearts and what interaction each person is ready to give or receive. God is willing to share His wisdom and good plans with us if we will consult Him and listen for His voice.
Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. (Psalm 25:4-5 NLT)
God invites us to live in honesty, courage, accountability and forgiveness as we admit our mistakes, forgive those who have harmed us, and compassionately work out a plan for making necessary amends.
Any person involved in this process is on a journey of facing and dealing with trauma and that has challenges that need care and time. We don’t want to be either too late or too early in the action we take.
It’s always the right time to be willing to see what God sees and agree with Him about making things right, but it takes wisdom to know when to involve the injured party.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to be willing to face how I have harmed others and be available to make things right with them in the way and time that You know is best for all of us. Help me to learn from my past mistakes and be more considerate of others. I ask You for healing for all those with whom I need to make amends and for myself. Encourage all of us to love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Amen
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