Recently, someone told me a story about putting hard
feelings aside and making an effort to mend a long-time broken relationship
with a family member. It was encouraging to hear. Fortunately, this effort at
restoration was successful and a relationship that had been broken for many
years was restored. In this particular story—although the person who initiated
the restoration did not realize it when he reestablished contact—the timing was
very good. Had he delayed the opportunity for this type of healing would have
no longer been possible.
I realize we cannot reconcile with people if they
are unwilling to reconcile. It requires a willingness on the part of all those
involved to repair a damaged relationship. We cannot force people to enter into
fellowship against their will. But hopefully, as far as it depends on us, we
will be willing to offer the hand of peace, fellowship, grace and love.
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