Are You A Peacemaker?

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Forgive others because God has commanded us to do so!

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The page is about being a peacemaker, especially through forgiveness, humility, and reconciliation. We point out that God commands forgiveness, but forgiveness is not the same as trust or reconciliation—trust must be re-earned, and reconciliation occurs only when there is genuine repentance. We also stress that forgiving others is ultimately for your own freedom and peace, helping you avoid bitterness and resentment. We include supporting Bible verses, practical examples of apologizing and moving on after conflict, and notes on the appropriateness of healthy boundaries, especially in toxic or abusive relationships. Are you a peacemaker? We must also be wise, understanding that trust cannot be quickly regained but needs to be re-earned by the one who has lost it.

Reconciliation, if possible, is a beautiful thing—a chance for both parties to mend what was broken and move forward together. But remember that God does not require reconciliation; He commands us to extend forgiveness from our hearts. As we set off on this journey of forgiving and growing, we should strive to be quick to extend forgiveness while being careful not to forget. At the same time, we must not dwell on the past hurts or define our future interactions with that person. This all starts with forgiving the other person, for without forgiveness, you will grow to become bitter and without peace.

Matthew 6:1 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

 

 

 

 

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 Finding Freedom from Bitterness and Resentment!

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Learning to Forgive When It Hurts!

We do or say things to offend one another from time to time.
  1. When I find myself in that place, I attempt to go to the person I hurt and humbly apologize for what I did or said. I would say, “I was wrong for ______; please forgive me?”
  2. Sometimes, the other person and I both say or do the wrong thing. In that case, I would say, “I am sorry for my part in this situation. Would you please forgive me?” (I would not expect an apology in return, but if there is one, that would be great!
  3. In both examples, I confessed my sin, wrongdoing, destructive actions, or words, and then moved on with a clear conscience and, hopefully, an amended relationship.
I am so thankful and glad that my brother, Tom Greguska, has taught me to turn the page and let go of the issue if I have done everything I can to make things right. In doing so, we free ourselves from the burden of resentment. At the same time, we have done all we can do on our side to offer peace. Remember, what is the most excellent command?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biblical Help for Healing and Moving On!

 

How Christians Can Be Peacemakers!

  • Forgiveness does not always mean reconciliation. Forgiveness and trust are two different things. Some people are unrepentant. They may not feel like they have done anything wrong. Perhaps they may be sorry for the moment, but you know the bad behavior will continue for whatever reason. God does not call us to be in abusive relationships, to be doormats, or to remain in toxic or unhealthy relationships.

 

  • Forgiveness is not easy; saying “I forgive” is easy, but genuinely forgiving takes prayer and faith, and continually giving it over to God until it no longer bothers you. You know you have forgiven when you can think about the wrongdoing without it bothering you anymore.

 

  • Forgiveness doesn’t mean you condone what the person did or that you have to trust the person.

 

  • Forgiveness is about getting your heart right with God. It is foremost about your relationship with God. 

 

  • It frees you from a lifetime of bondage to a bitter and hardened heart. 

 

  • Forgiveness isn’t a one-time act. You’ll have to keep choosing forgiveness. 

 

  • We forgive because God has forgiven us. We need to try to forgive and forget.

 

  • Forgiveness doesn’t mean you’re letting the other person off the hook. It’s entrusting the situation to God. 

 

  • Forgiveness isn’t reconciliation.

 

  • Reconciliation requires genuine repentance from the person who was wrong and grace from the one offended.

 

 

 

The Original Copy of the Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)

God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed,

Courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time, accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,

Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is,

Not as I would have it, trusting that You will make all things right,

If I surrender to Your will, so that I may be reasonably happy in this life,

And supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen.

 

 

 

Forgiveness, Not Foolishness!

 

 

God’s Design for Peacemakers!

  • It’s not for the person who wronged you. It is to set you free. It is so you are not held prisoner, paying the price for someone else’s wrongdoing. Forgiving is for you and you alone.   The person who has hurt you often feels no shame, guilt, or remorse. The wrongdoer may have forgotten the event, but we can endure bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness for years. It can affect our emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being, while others are oblivious to our pain. Unforgiveness rarely harms the other person. Usually, we are the only ones who suffer from our unforgiveness.

 

  • Forgiveness is between you and God. You don’t need to go to the other person. Forgiveness means you hand over the wrongdoing and the person who did it and say, “Lord, I give this to you so you can deal with it. It is between you and them now so that I can be free.”

 

  • Forgiveness does not mean that you “forget” the wrong you did to yourself. Forgiveness is like cleaning out a wound. If you don’t clean out an injury, it festers, hurts, and doesn’t heal properly. Once it is cleaned out, it can improve. Once healed, you will always have the scar, but it doesn’t hurt anymore.
Christians can set appropriate boundaries to protect themselves and their families. Having limits that include distancing yourself from someone does not mean that we hate that person or have not forgiven them. We should always pray for that person, though. ~ Peg

 

 

 

 

 

Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Matthew 6:14-15 ESV 

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Ephesians 4:31-32 ESV 

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

1 John 1:9 ESV 

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Ephesians 4:32 ESV 

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

 

 

 

 

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