Put It On The List

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 and when we need to make amends with someone. He will also teach us new ways to live in relationship with Him and 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 our hearts and what we can expect from each person when we are making amends.  If we consult Him and listen to what He says, God is willing to share His wisdom and good plans with us. 

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.  

It is always the right time to be willing to see what God sees and agree with Him about making things right.  However, it takes much prayer and the wisdom of God to know when to involve a person who has been injured. 

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 mistakes and be more considerate of others.  I ask You for healing for all those to 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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