How does one reconcile with another after forgiveness? How does that work? What does that look like?
I asked myself that question this AM as I rose after reading God’s Word; I thought about how I could be instrumental in bringing my family together — a family that has been broken apart for many years — if it had ever been together.
Family dynamics can wear us down, but they can also uplift us. This unique dynamic can teach us about what true love is, and about real family togetherness. I have some friends who have strong families, and some who have families that are not so strong. Then again, I have a few friends who have families like mine who struggle to maintain balance and to stay together.
Yeah, it is a deep subject, reconciliation, the forgiveness. Let’s explore what reconciliation means:
– the act of causing two people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement; and
– the process of finding a way to make two different ideas, facts, etc., exist or be true at the same time.
So, after reading that definition and looking in your mirror, how do you see yourself reconciling with others? How do you reconcile within yourself? And then how do you move forward? What do you suggest? Where do you find your steps in God’s Word?
I believe that the reconciliation after forgiveness is not talking about what broke us down, what you did to me, what I did to you, or going back through the pain of the wounds that the ‘band-aid’ has covered. Band-aids are made to cover wounds until they heal, then we remove them. But when it comes to reconciliation through forgiveness, I don’t know if we ever take off the band-aid, or if the wound is ever fully healed. While it is true that I continue to feel pain, I won’t allow myself to wallow in it.
Moving forward into 2024, reconciliation is a necessity, walking together in and out of solidarity, ready or not, because that ‘jawnsky’ is coming! We can improve our lives individually as we reconcile with others, walk together, and hopefully become one at our holiday events, where we sit around the dining room table and share meals filled with love, hope, prosperity, and discussions about what we can accomplish next year together.
Our new word for 2024 will be reconciliation — let’s touch it, taste it, smell its aroma, and discover how it can change our lives.
Take care, and until next time…PEACE!
cj is an author, poet, educator, motivational speaker, and inspirational writer who resides in Philadelphia. If you were moved by this piece, shoot cj a “like” or comment at: [email protected].
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