More Than Peace!

Would you like to talk to someone? Click Here! It is not “forgive and forget” as if nothing wrong had ever happened, but “forgive and go forward,” building on the mistakes of the past and the energy generated by reconciliation to create a new future. ~ Alan Paton

How to initiate forgiveness? Forgiveness is a command from God. Reconciliation is done voluntarily above that! 

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God calls us to love one another. The question is how to achieve reconciliation. There is a difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. It is clear what is written in Matthew 6:15 But. If you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Reconciliation goes one step beyond forgiveness. God commands us to forgive, but God does not command us to be reconciled in every situation.

Reconciliation Is A Very Powerful And Beautiful Thing. It Allows Us To Come Together With Others, Admit Our Faults, And Work Towards Healing Broken Relationships. Although It May NOT Always Be Possible To Restore A Relationship In The Way We Desire Fully, Forgiveness, Which Is Different, Is Still Commanded By God!

1) Forgiveness In The Bible Is A “Release” Or A “Dismissal” Of Some Harm. God Commands Us To Forgive One Another.

2) Reconciliation Is The Restoration Of A Relationship To A Harmonious State After A Dispute. God Considers Reconciliation As An Option Due To The Sensitive Nature Of The Offence. But Forgiveness Is Still Commanded By God!

Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

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More Than Peace Is Reconciliation…

God commands and teaches us to forgive others as He has forgiven us, which requires humility and grace. Sometimes, it takes time for wounds to heal or for hearts to soften, but reconciliation can bring about incredible relationship restoration. We must remember that forgiveness is not an option, even when things cannot be put back together. As difficult as it may be, let us strive towards reconciling with one another whenever possible to experience the beauty of restored relationships in our lives.

With all the difficulties we get involved in with others, keep in mind that Jesus is our best defense attorney, so file your grievance with the Lord, and if the Lord is prompting you to reconcile with someone, then do so; if not for some reason, then be sure to forgive the other person at least since you have been forgiven! ~ Bill Greguska

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Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Ephesians 4:32 ESV 

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

2 Corinthians 5:18 ESV 

All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;

Romans 5:10 ESV 

For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life?

Matthew 18:15-17 ESV 

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.

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More Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Colossians 1:20 ESV

And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

Hebrews 12:14 ESV 

Strive for peace with everyone and for holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Luke 23:34 ESV 

And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.

Luke 17:3 ESV

Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.

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More Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Colossians 3:13 ESV 

Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

1 Peter 4:8 ESV

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

Romans 5:1 ESV 

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:23-24 ESV

So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there, remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First, be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

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