The true repair of a relationship is an indescribable feeling. Some have experienced this and some haven’t; some haven’t had the need to rebuild a relationship on this level. But God will restore a relationship lost through simple miscommunication or deep hurt. The one point that has rang true to me through this entire book has more to do with not what God can do for us. It has to do with what we will allow Him to do. He has written in His word that He is capable, willing, and does great and wonderful things in our lives.
Will we let Him into our lives and hearts and open ourselves to the healing He has ready for us?
I’ve worked as in the hospice field for a little over 3 years now and as a Bereavement Counselor for a little over two. The story in these two sections is one that I have seen many times, and each time it becomes more and more beautiful. The redemption and healing of a relationship is possible. Through some of the most difficult situations and circumstances God will rebuild ties we thought were severed forever. He will mend together the pieces of our heart that we thought were not able to ever be fixed.
“I tell you this story because I want you to know that redemption is possible. Healing is possible. Ask Jesus to bring it to you and it’s yours.”
Let’s Pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of healing and restoration that You offer. If any of our hearts are hardened in this area please soften them, Lord. Please open our hearts and eyes to see the work that You want to do in our lives. Help us to bring the relationships in our lives that need healing to You, Lord. Thank You for this precious gift! It is a gift to us and to those we love.
Your Assignment:
Do you have an example of a relationship restored? Journal your story, and if you feel compelled, please share your story with us. Your story may encourage and inspire another.
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You are so right, Tonya, we have to allow Him to do the work that He wants to do in our lives! We do have a choice. If we realized that more wholeheartedly, I think we would see many more victories in so many more lives!! Praise God!
My story of a relationship restored would absolutely, without a doubt, have to be my relationship with God. I grew up in a Christian home, and got saved when I was 7 or 8. I never really did fit in, and always felt like an outsider. I was a Christian homeschooler most of my life (I came home the beginning of 1st grade, and stayed home till the beginning of 8th). When I attended public school, the kids were always mean to me, and even some of my teachers were mean and picked on me. All throughout high school and the little bit of college I attended, I did nothing but try so hard to fit in. I swore, drank, smoked, dated a lot of boys, and gave too much away to them way too soon. I did whatever I thought I had to do to fit in.
In the beginning of 2010, I was having some neurological problems. After going to the doctor and getting some tests done, we found out that my inoperable brain tumor I have had since age 10, was growing and had bled. Over the past 3 years, ESPECIALLY and MOSTLY the past year, my relationship with God has been AMAZINGLY restored, and I have grown so so close to him! I’ve came to realize and been reminded how REAL God truly is, and how amazing he is! I feel like a new person. I’ve also realized that God never will give you more than you can truly handle. Even though at times we may doubt it! Most importantly, I’ve realized that God is not done with me yet. He has kept me here for a reason. I could have died when I was very young, but I didn’t! I guess that I just have to wait to see what He has in store for me!