Reconciliation or Resolution?

Reconciliation or Resolution?

I think it’s possible to re-establish a relationship even when we are unable to resolve our differences. We often have legitimate, honest disagreements and differing opinions, but we can disagree without being disagreeable.

It’s unrealistic to expect everyone to agree about everything. If you agree with someone about everything you probably don’t think much for yourself. Reconciliation focuses on the relationship, while resolution focuses on the problem. When we focus on reconciliation, the problem often loses significance and many times becomes irrelevant.

The same diamond looks different from different angles. I’m all for unity, but not uniformity, we can walk arm in arm without seeing eye to eye on every issue.

This doesn't mean you give up on finding a solution. You may need to continue discussing and even debating--but you do it in a spirit of harmony. Reconciliation means you bury the hatchet, not necessarily the issue.

So....with whom do you need to restore a relationship with? Pause right now think about that person. Then pick up the phone and begin the process.  Yes, it takes a lot of effort to restore a relationship.

That's why Peter urged, "Work hard at living in peace with others" (1 Peter 3:11 NLT).