RECONCILIATION

If we want to obtain healing in our hearts, give pause to differences and try to forgive Differences between family members are often unavoidable, even if the love that unites them is sincere.

These differences cause a breakup due to wounds from offensive words, disappointments and betrayals that often end on bad terms and with much frustration and pain.

It is common for thoughts full of resentment, bitterness, hatred, fear, anguish, insecurity, courage, anger and even desire for revenge to arise.

Good biblical counsel tells us in Ephesians 4:32, NIV, “But be kind and compassionate to one another, and forgive one another, just as God forgave you in Christ.”

However, forgiveness does not mean restoring the relationship with the perpetrator or forgetting the wrong received because it is not a healthy or beneficial option when you know you are exposed to suffering mistreatment again.

We know that forgiveness is an intimate act that will bring us peace and allow us to live more happily. Learning how to forgive is an attitude, a decision that will enable us to grow because instead of harboring anger and resentment, we choose to accept the past and move on.

So if we want to heal in our hearts, stability and a sense of fulfillment throughout this new year, let’s pause the differences with our family and set ourselves up for a highly blessed year.