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The value of reconciliation!

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"Be reconciled to Christ" might just imply, as a result, becoming reconciled to each other. But it is not easy, even after many years, the killing of pride, the admission of wrongdoing, and is burdensome to both parties.

Thanks for broaching the subject. Got me thinking...
 
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For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, MUCH MORE, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by His life. -Romans 5:10

We can see God place that much value of reconciliation with us.

Let us reach to be reconciled with others.

Let us treasure this relationship with our Heavenly Father that our Lord Jesus Christ has made for us.

Let speak love to our Heavenly Father daily.
 
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It is because of love, that there is reconciliation. It brings peace to the heart. It yield forgiveness. It is precious.

Why? It brings to the light. No more hating one another. Reconciliations in tone and deeds are wonderful.

I understand many seek first the participatory of other parties before before their own.

Why keep anger rule the day ? Close the door ? Make psychological wall after wall.

Why not peace and love rule the day ? Let healing takes its course through reconciliation in Christ Jesus.

The power of His love can redeem us from all unrighteousness. Why that is important?

Because of the many self proclaimed righteousness or self own righteousness, many are unwilling to be appeased or unwilling to yield.

Don’t let that get in the way. Remember love covers a multitude of sin.

It is not that standing in our own righteousness that bring us relief ; but trusting in the Lord’s righteousness, that He can bring us out distress and that bring relief to our hearts.

Remember the reconciliatory price :
For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. -Romans 5:10

Choose the path of reconciliation, we will find the light of life.

For this is what we have heard:
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." -John 8:12

Come, let your heart be filled the light of life.

Be reconciled to God! Be reconciled to others ! Let your life be filled with this light.
 
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God is kind. How do we know that ? God gives His Son to reconcile us !

His Son’s blood is appropriation for our sins.
That is the value of reconciliation!

That is how kind God was, is, is to come.

Seek opportunities to express love — where better than reconciliation.

For the power of reconciliation in Christ Jesus takes us away from the wrath of God ;
can the power of reconciliation help those whom you offend with wrath ?

Is your wife mad at you ? Is your parents or parents in law mad at you ? Are your children mad at you ? Or those whom you love mad at you?

The power of reconciliation in Christ Jesus is love ; this love is bigger than wrath !

Start make a thoughtful remarks of love ; put aside all self righteousness and self love ; come truthfully just because you stake your love, even those whom you love have not yet understood.

Remember love covers a multitude of sin. If you have love, you abide in love.

Just spend your love. It is worth of our time.
May God bless you with His love abundantly; so that you can find many ways to express love, including reconciliation.
 
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