Working For Reconciliation With Care
Honesty, balance, and realism are essential tools to keep at hand as we sort out and rebuild relationships.
She [Wisdom] will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly. (Proverbs 3:17-18 NLT)
Nothing takes more sensitivity and care than dealing with people with whom we have had a painful experience. It doesn’t matter if the person is a close family member or acquaintance, whether the injury happened a decade ago or ten minutes ago, we still need to take great care and walk with humility as we work towards reconciliation.
As we seek Him, God will teach us the truth about our lives - past, present, and future. Humility says we have much to learn. Our part is to identify and do the work of cleaning our side of the street and then patiently live in forgiveness until the other party is ready to deal with the issue. This is the willingness to take responsibility for the harm we have caused and the desire to make amends to which the steps call us.
Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace. (Luke 1:78-79 NLT)
When the time is right, and with a prayerful attitude of seeking God to heal the people we have harmed, we can be confident that God will guide us safely to the pathway of peace and restoration with others.
Prayer: Gracious God, Thank You for your unending love and forgiveness. Please help me to sort my motives as well as my actions as I do the work of restoring relationships with those I have harmed. Help me to be teachable and humble. Holy Spirit, I ask for courage and discernment as, step by step, You guide me on the pathway of peace. Amen
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