It all depends on You D14102021
- COUPLES AND SINGLES NETWORK FOR CHRIST INITIATIVE
- Oct 14, 2021
- 2 min read
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CASNFCI SCRIPTURE & PRAYER FOR THE DAY
It all depends on You
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace.
Often, we settle for living with broken relationships. We get angry with others and vow to keep them at arm’s length. Sometimes we talk more about someone than to their face. God calls us to strive for full restoration with one another.
There may be times when full reconciliation is not possible. The other party may be unwilling to move toward restoration. In Romans 12:18 Paul writes, “As far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” We are not told that we need to make others live at peace with us. The only behavior we can control is our own.
And we can make the effort to reconcile relationships rather than let them fall apart. We can make a call, drop a note, or make an effort to talk about the tension in the relationship. Even though others may not reciprocate, at least we will know we have tried.
But sometimes we will be surprised by a person’s response. Making an effort to reconcile may bring unanticipated healing. It can be a moment in which everyone experiences God’s grace. Remember, Jesus said: “leave your gift there in front of the altar. First, go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift” Matthew 5:24.
PRAYER
Lord, give us the courage to reach out in love to those who have hurt us for reconciliation where that is possible. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE
Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative
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