Acknowledging Broken Relationships

God’s heart for us is that we enjoy caring and loving relationships with others.  We have much to learn in this area.  For a long time, we have blamed others for the way they treated us.  However, we have not been mindful of how our behaviour harmed others.  Transformation in our lives only comes when our words and actions conform to the principles contained in God's word. 

It’s challenging to write down the name of each person with whom we have had a painful relationship and seek to own our part in whatever happened. To become truly willing to make amends for any harm we have caused in the relationship, we must look for God in the middle of each circumstance or memory. We must intentionally connect with God who knows, who cares, who heals, and who can even make something good out of the hurtful events of our past.  We must receive love and comfort and healing from God or we’ll never feel secure enough to forgive others or ourselves for failure to act in a loving way. 

It's time to turn from the wounding and the blaming and look to God for His guidance in the rebuilding of loving healthy relationships.

Prayer:  Loving God, I humbly acknowledge my inability to give and receive love.  I believe You care for me and have pursued me with Your unfailing love.  Show me the changes I need to make in order that I may become willing to make amends.  As I go forward, help me to build my relationships on the firm foundation of love.  Amen

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