Meditations on "Amends"

Seeking out those to whom we need to make amends can be intimidating.

For many of us infidelity in a relationship harmed us.

An important part of recovery is coming to an accurate view of what went wrong in our relationships.

To be reconciled with someone who has wronged us is difficult.

How are we to deal with a person who falsely accuses us of something we did not do?

The Bible contains a story that is reflected in the slogan, “Live and let live.

Making amends requires a will to do so. Some of us struggle to be sorry for our actions towards others or are more offended by what another person did to cause our reaction.

Making a list of persons we have harmed is intimidating but becoming willing to make amends to all of them seems like too much to ask of us.

Time wasted in getting even can never be used in getting ahead.

Honesty, balance, and realism are essential tools to keep at hand as we sort out and rebuild relationships.

God’s desire is for us to enjoy loving and caring relationships with others.

O God have mercy on me, for people are hounding me.