The Reign of God as reconciliation. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . The Reign of God as reconciliation is a reality in which people step in to reveal brokenness that must be addressed so that life will become whole and rich for all. We step in to ask for forgiveness and to announce forgiveness and then within that vibrant reality we start the new life that comes when there is the healing reconciliation that comes from forgiveness. The Reign of God as reconciliation is the direct interpersonal work that is needed to build bridges when relationships have become undone and it is the work needed to build new bridges when old ones have been dismantled or destroyed. It may sound like a waste of time and yet from this kind of work - this kind of love - this kind of character - we begin to see signs of healing and unexpected life - even God's shalom. It is simply amazing what happens whenever bridges are built or rebuilt and lives start to flow back and forth as though they are really connected and share something in common. O God of love and new life, help us be persistent and hopeful even when we cannot see the way our lives can be brought together. Amen. |
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