Wednesday, September 6, 2023

What Makes Reconciliation So Difficult?

Most everyone will experience situations that are to be cherished for a lifetime. However there may be events or people that were a source of heartbreak and grief that also will be remembered. Permitting grief to heal must be balanced with acknowledging the joy you experienced.

Conflict within families is unavoidable, so hurt feelings, anger, and grief are inescapable. It takes courage and maturity to address these issues properly regardless of who was at fault. I’m amazed at how easy it is to continually store up these emotions. This is not healthy for your emotional and physical wellbeing.


God’s way is for you to take the initiative to apologize, express your sorrow, and seek forgiveness for the conflict. God’s way is for you to do what is right even if you feel totally innocent. God in his mercy and grace sought you out for reconciliation, and he expects you to do the same.     

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Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.

~1 Peter 4:8 The Message

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