What if God said to you, "I know your failings, your inadequacies, your shortcomings, and your weaknesses, but I still want you to do something for me!"
What would you say?
What if He then said to you, "You know there is someone in your life you are not at peace with. Someone you have fallen off with. I want you to contact this person and try to make peace, to reconcile your differences before it is too late. I will make sure that person is receptive."
What would you do?
Because in reality, I guess we all have had an argument with someone which at the time seemed very important; more important than the whole world itself. But now, with the passage of time, is it really that important? Is it fundamental an issue that separates us apart?
Or is it a matter that can be resolved and influence our eternity?
...in my case, that would be difficult.
ReplyDeletePlease try ...
DeleteGod bless, Tom.
I’ve always been a peacemaker so can’t think of any.
ReplyDelete—-Cheerful Monk
God bless you, Cheerful Monk.
DeleteSure, it's worth a try.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed; forgiveness is always worth it, Bill.
DeleteGod bless.
Yes, I would take God up on that one, for sure. Blessings, Victor!
ReplyDeleteWe need to forgive now, when we can.
DeleteGod bless, Martha.
So timely in this season of anger and ill-will. (Here in the US political scene, that is.) Firm in my beliefs, unwilling to compromise.
ReplyDeleteI need to remember how, not two weeks ago, I was ready to reach out to a former close friend -- only two learn D. passed away last month.
I am so sorry to hear about D's death, Mevely. Whatever may have happened between D and you, it is now over. D is with God and has been shown the situation in its many facets. D knows his/her part in the situation. As for you, if you feel there is something that you did which requires forgiveness then confess your part to God and seek His forgiveness. He will forgive you and you can move on in peace.
DeletePraying for you. God bless.
"I will make sure that person is receptive." That's the catch. The Lord knows I've tried to make peace with 3 particular people in recent years but they have not been ready, apparently. I pray for them, do my best to live at peace with them, and let God take care of it.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, sometimes people are not ready to be receptive to reparation and peace. Maybe it is because they still hurt; or perhaps still (stubbornly perhaps) believe that they were right all along. For whatever reason, they may not be ready for reconciliation. The best thing to do is to pray for them; and here's the test:
DeleteIf they were to ask for forgiveness; would you forgive them? If your answer is YES then forgive them now, totally, in your heart.
And ask, do you need forgiveness from them? If they are unwilling to listen or forgive; then ask forgiveness from God ... and continue to pray.
God bless always, my friend.
I am thinking about this,,,, Thinking of the comments also....
ReplyDeleteI wrote two letters once, both apologies. I immediately heard from the infidel, with a warm conversation. I never heard from the Christian who was also a minister. Odd me thinks, but still hurts....
I still need prayers... Life can be tough... That is for danged sure.
Love you brother.
Sadly, Jack, Christians often set a bad example and shame Jesus by their behaviour. The thing is; you tried. You held out the hand of friendship and now the rest is in the hands of God. Let Him deal with the situations; each in its own way. As for you, forgive both individuals in your heart.
DeleteI am still praying for you and yours in your difficult times. Continue to trust in God.
God bless.
I've never really been that mad at anyone.
ReplyDeleteGood. God bless, Happyone.
DeleteIf I knew the person would be receptive, I would try. I have tried, and some it worked, and some it didn't, but I am at peace because I tried.
ReplyDeleteWe must always try to make peace.
DeleteGod bless, Mimi.