One Word At A Time: Reconciliation
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 9:08AM MAD21 By MAD21
Everyone is discussing reconciliation over at my friend Bridget's blog this week. My life has been totally insane the last month with family and school activities, and will be until at least Thanksgiving. I wish I had the time to talk about all the things that are written on my heart about this topic. But in the end, it isn't more words that will express my point. It's my heart.
I believe reconciliation is the end result of a long and difficult process of forgiving and healing. It's the reward for persevering, for having the courage to say what needs to be said, the courage to admit when you were wrong, and the desire to make love win over pride. If you have ever experienced true reconciliation, you will know that it's more than just what happens after saying, "I'm sorry." So much more.
But from Jesus' perspective, he had nothing to reconcile for himself. He went through all the pain and suffering so that each one of us could reap the reward of the ultimate reconciliation with our Father. Instead of us being punished for our sins and being eternally separated from God, in one action Jesus took it all. The perfect example of grace, of mercy... of love.
Here in this place...
If you have relationships that need to find a place of healing, let me encourage you to take that first step. Meet them at the table. God is already there.
This post is a participant in a blog carnival over at Bridget Chumbley's One Word at a Time.
Be sure to go and check out what everyone else wrote on: Reconciliation.
Reader Comments (5)
Beautiful. This ministered to my heart, Ginny. Thank you.
Take the first step ...
However long a journey, it <I>must </I>begin with that first brave step.
You are absolutely correct in that it is up to us (me) to take the first step. To those who have wronged up!
I suppose we should say the second step toward God, because HE took the first step toward us to bring us back to Him.
Beautiful, Ginny. I know how crazy life is and I'm so thankful you took the time to share these wise words. Miss ya!
xo
You're right. Reconciliation is not a sweetness and light event. It usually digs deeply and requires much. Humanly it's a real challenge. Spiritually, if our Lord had not made the vast majority of the move, we'd never be anywhere near Him. How kind. How generous.