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You know there are times when we think that a situation is hopeless. Moments when we feel as those reconciliation among fellow peers will never be met. In fact a lot of times when those relationships we think that nothing will ever get better. We give up home. We seem to forget that age old saying ” Time can heal all things”.
I was reminded of this phrase as I continued reading through the Bible with Courtney from Women Living Well. Jacob stole basically everything from his brother. He took is birthright and his blessing. Years later after hiding from his brother Esau (who had vowed to kill him) they actually reconcile!!! Now I am not saying from there on out things were a bed of roses for the two brothers but, we do know that they had steps in the right direction.
You know this made me think of pass relationships. We all have them. Those relationships that we feel will never become whole again. Yet, when God has a hand in something we know that this can be possible. In fact healing can begin. Now this doesn’t mean that we should not make an effort to make things right. After all we also see from our reading this week that Jacob in fact showered his brother with gifts to make amends. Which leads to my next thought……..
Shouldn’t we after seeking God’s guidance seek reconciliation?
Yes!! God does not like when His people are living in discord. he doesn’t like friction among His followers. We should be willing to make the first move to fix things. Even if this means that we are uncertain of the outcome. Once God lays it on our hearts to move forward in the relationship it is up to us to be willing to bow ourselves down before that person in humbleness just as Jacob did when he referred to himself as Esau’s servant.
Oh imagine how different the world could be if we were to in fact follow this principle and be willing to make the first move. I pray that if there is a relationship in your life that has been lingering in your mind that this week you will in fact take time to step forward and make the move to reconciliation. After all time can in fact heal all things…………….
This post is part of the “Blogging Through the Bible” study that Courtney from Women Living will is hosting through her Good Morning Girls ministry. We would love to have you be a part of this amazing experience as we join together to read in God’s word daily. To learn more simply click the image below and it will take you directly to her Good Morning Girls area where you can find study tools to help you along on this journey.
Also don’t forget to check out the posts from the rest of the Good Morning Girls Leadership Team:
Misty From Beautiful Ashes
Mandy From Worshipful Living
Rosilind From A Little R &R
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I love your new look. And yes we need to humble ourselves before others. That great reminder we need to clothe ourselves in humility.
Awwww thank you. A dear friend of mine Stephanie from the Multi Taskin’ Mom was able to do it for me and I am in love <3 . You are so right. We do need to cloth ourselves more in humility. It is very hard to do and yet oh so important.
Your new look is AWESOME!!
Thank you!! I can’t take credit it is all thanks to my dear friend Stephanie from The Multi Taskin’ Mom. She does amazing work..
I love this perspective! I have some relationships I would love to see move forward- and to rekindle. I hope that like Jacob and Esau that can happen! Thanks for your encouragement -and hosting the link up! <3 By the way - love the new look!!! <3
Yea I think we all have a few of those in our mists. The key is I believe, is timing and letting God handle the rest.
Thanks so much for hosting this lovely link up every week! It is greatly appreciated!
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I wanted to come back and comment on your post today - it really spoke to my current situation so much. God wants reconciliation…Paul said that He has imparted to us the ministry of reconciliation - I truly believe that it is His will that we do all we can to reconcile with those with whom we are in conflict. This is such a great post, Bridget!
Yes, God isn’t pleased when we are at odds with a fellow believer. Sometimes it takes time to gain the perspective that we need to move forward but we do need to indeed move forward.
I loved this story of reconciliation too! Thanks for the reminder of the power of taking the first step!
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