Restoring Broken Relationships: A Christian Approach
I normally post only book reviews, but i may start posting more than book reviews. Today I have something more on my heart and wanted to write it down and share it with you. In most Christian circles, restoration with God not only comes as a result of turning from your sins, but also by recognizing and taking responsibility for those sins. You don't get "forgiveness points" simply for having positive interactions (good deeds, goosebumps during prayer, worship time) with Him. That is a part of it, but it doesn't start nor end there. Restoration and reparations in the relationship start with the acknowledgement to God of wrong-doing (sin), and a genuine desire to turn that around. It is exactly the same in broken/strained human relationships. We all have to recognize that 'I am the common denominator in ALL of my broken, damaged, or strained relationships'....and yes you are! Take responsibility to start correctly repairing the damage. It won't fix itself, ...