Step Nine Facing The Storm As We Make Amends

Seeking out those to whom we need to make amends can be intimidating. We know what we have done but often do not know where the other person may be at, or what the impact of hearing from us might have on them.  However, Jesus said if someone has something against us, we are to go and be reconciled with that person. 

…..no weapon will be able to hurt you; you will have an answer for all who accuse you. I will defend my servants and give them victory. The Lord has spoken.  (Isaiah 54:17 GNT)

In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be against us?  (Romans 8:31 GNT) 

When the boat was a considerable distance from the land, Jesus came to the disciples walking on the water. When Peter knew it was Jesus, he asked to come to Him on the water and Jesus agreed. Peter got out of the boat, took a few steps, looked at the wind and the waves, was terrified, and he began to sink. Some of us are like Peter. We have taken some steps and have made a list but when we look at the list, we are terrified and start to doubt.  As we work through our list of needed amends, we should remember that we need not be troubled or allow doubts to sink us. Jesus is always with us, ready to reach out and help us.

Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” (Matthew 14:31 NLT)

Prayer:  Dear Jesus, The list of people I have harmed is intimidating but I choose to make the effort to be reconciled with each person.  Please help me! Amen

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