I had a picture about reconciliation, just recently.
The said picture, follows on, below.
There were two fists, demonstrating two parties, that had a problem between each other, which lead to difficulties. Both fists, had a need to be forgiving towards each other.
The two fists, both went away from each other, and both, separately, forgave the other party.
Forgiving, has the effect of opening the closed fist, to then become an open hand.
Reconciliation is a process that enables the two open hands to reconnect in a friendly way that then leads to a friendly handshake.
Without reconciliation, the two open hands, that have both been forgiving towards each other, can then start slapping against each other.
This can then lead to the open hand becoming a fist yet again, needing yet more forgiveness to happen all over again.
Both fists are aware of the need for forgiveness, and as such, go away separately, and go through the process of forgiving, all over again.
Without reconciliation, there is a danger that both fists, can get caught in an endless cycle of continuous hurt and forgiveness. 😦
Reconciliation Matters!
When reconciliation is needed, then listening to Our Lord God Almighty, will always be my best council to follow.
What is He speaking to you, about any situation, that you maybe facing?
Try to hear and follow, His guiding.
I can’t give you a full explanation of the best way to follow, in regards to reconciliation. So instead I’ll try to list a few words, and ask that you seek, Our Lord God’s council, if you can see a need for reconciliation, in something that affects you.
Do I understand the others point of view?
Can I try to understand their point of view better?
Can I try to be understood, without slapping the other party in the face?
Do I need to change what I am doing, in some way?
My Lord God, please help me to see and understand Your thoughts and Your Path, for what I am facing.
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