Reconciliation is a beautiful thing when practiced and applied to overcome a severed relationship. There is always time to reconcile and yet it is a forgotten art in much of the church. Many people live offended and hurt by someone rather than choosing to reconcile so that there is no hindrance to the relationship. A marriage only works when there is daily reconciliation that takes place on both parts. We are human and flawed in every way. The truth is we hurt those we love the most. There is no escaping this reality. We must learn to embrace wholeheartedly the ministry of reconciliation in order that we might experience the fullness of love with our spouse, friends, brothers, or sisters.
Do not hesitate today to reconcile with someone that you love. If you know there is an issue that needs addressed do so in love and gentleness. Always approach a person with compassion and humility. Never consider yourself right and the other wrong. Seek to listen and understand first, rather than speaking and being understood. Much ground will be gained to the person that lays down his or her 'rights'.
Reconciliation is like the roadway to genuine beauty and transformation. Reconciliation is forgiveness, repentance, renewal, restitution, and humility.
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