Heal Unhealthy Love Patterns 7-Day PlanSample

We Have a Ministry of Reconciliation "All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." — 2 Corinthians 5:18 (ESV) God has called every one of us into the ministry of reconciliation. As Christ's followers, we must become like Christ and share Him with others. Reconciliation is the purpose of God! When we were yet sinners, the Bible says that Christ died for us (Romans 5:10). He did this so that we could be restored into a healthy relationship with God. And He desires us to help others come into a healthy relationship with Him as well. Our goal as believers is to make disciples and create a Kingdom impact. We are to show others how our commitment to Jesus makes us different—how it touches lives and families and crosses over all hatred, racism, culture, and class. Yet we cannot bring people into the Kingdom if we are not willing to seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14). For this reason, reconciling with others is essential, and we should pursue it with others whenever possible. While we cannot force others to reconcile, we can do our part. With God’s help, we can take steps to bring peace into our relationships, as much as it depends upon us (Romans 12:18). We can choose to forgive, set up healthy boundaries, and still walk in love. Ultimately, healthy relationships are built upon our ability to repent for our mistakes, forgive those who have wronged us, set boundaries that are good for us, and respect the boundaries of others. Decide that you walk in love with others and seek to bring peace into your relationships, as much as it depends on you. Here are three Bible-based affirmations for today: I AM reconciled with God. I AM full of forgiveness and godly reconciliation toward others. I AM peaceful and free as I live in peace with others to the best of my own ability. Remember, we capitalize the I AM to demonstrate our awareness that Christ in us gives us everything we need. We are nothing without Him.