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Embracing God's Restoration in Relationships: 15 Bible Verses for Reconciliation
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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com
Embracing God's Restoration in Relationships: 15 Bible Verses for Reconciliation
Relationships are a beautiful aspect of our lives, filled with love, joy, and companionship. However, there are times when relationships become strained, marred by misunderstandings, conflicts, and hurt. In these moments, we can turn to God's Word for guidance and seek His restoration in our relationships. Let us explore 15 Bible verses that provide wisdom and encouragement for reconciliation.
"And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses." - Mark 11:25
✨ This verse reminds us of the power of forgiveness. Just as God forgives us, we must extend forgiveness to others, allowing restoration to flow.
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." - Ephesians 4:2
✨ Humility and patience play vital roles in reconciliation. By showing love and understanding, we can bridge the gaps that exist in our relationships.
"But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." - Matthew 6:15
✨ This verse emphasizes the importance of forgiveness once again. It reminds us that harboring unforgiveness can hinder our own spiritual growth and hinder reconciliation.
"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift." - Matthew 5:23-24
✨ Jesus teaches us the significance of seeking reconciliation before offering our worship to God. Our relationships must be restored before we can truly worship Him.
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." - John 13:34
✨ Jesus' commandment to love one another is a powerful reminder that love should be at the center of all our relationships. It is through love that we can restore and reconcile.
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8
✨ Love has the power to heal wounds and restore brokenness. By loving deeply, we can overcome the challenges in our relationships and find reconciliation.
"And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray." - Matthew 18:13
✨ In the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus shows us the joy He experiences when a lost relationship is restored. It reminds us that God rejoices over our efforts to reconcile.
"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." - Colossians 3:13
✨ We are called to bear with one another, showing grace and forgiveness just as Christ did for us. Through His example, we learn to reconcile with others.
"Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness, no one will see the Lord." - Hebrews 12:14
✨ Living in peace and pursuing holiness are essential for reconciliation. Let us make every effort towards peaceful relationships, honoring the Lord through our actions.
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." - Luke 6:37
✨ Judging and condemning others hinders reconciliation. Instead, let us forgive and extend grace, just as God has forgiven us.
"A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel." - Proverbs 15:18
✨ Patience is a virtue that helps in resolving conflicts. By remaining calm and patient, we can bring peace and reconciliation to our relationships.
"Make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification." - Romans 14:19
✨ Our actions should always strive toward peace and building each other up. Let us make every effort to restore relationships and uplift one another.
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." - Luke 6:31
✨ The golden rule reminds us to treat others with love, respect, and kindness. Through this, we create an atmosphere of reconciliation and healing.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17
✨ In Christ, we are made new. Through His redemptive love, we can leave behind old hurts, reconcile, and embrace the restoration He offers.
"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13
✨ Love is the cornerstone of reconciliation. As we embrace faith and hope, let us shower our relationships with love, for it is the greatest gift we can give.
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In conclusion, embracing God's restoration in relationships requires us to walk in forgiveness, love, and humility. By following the examples and teachings of Jesus, we can find reconciliation and healing. Let us love God, believe in His power to restore, and extend that love to one another. Trust in God's plan for reconciliation and always remember that He loves you. May you experience the blessing of restored relationships, filled with love, joy, and peace. Amen. 🙏✨
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
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God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. – 1 Corinthians 1:9
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Faith makes things possible, not easy. – Unknown
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Therefore encourage one another with these words. – 1 Thessalonians 4:18
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Romans 14:10-12 – "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.' So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."
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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. – Hebrews 10:24
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Hebrews 10:35-36 – "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."
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1 John 2:15-17 – "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."
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Matthew 6:25-27 – "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"
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Walk by faith, not by sight
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Matthew 6:19-21 – "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
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Faith grows stronger in trials
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Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God. – A.W. Tozer
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Romans 6:5-7 – "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been set free from sin."
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Matthew 28:18-20 – "Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'"
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Short but so impactful! ⚡
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Faith is the assurance that God’s plan is better than your dreams. – Unknown
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So much truth in this!
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For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. – Hebrews 4:12
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1 Corinthians 15:50-52 – "I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed."
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Romans 8:28-30 – "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified."
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Mark 8:34-38 – "Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.'"
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John 7:37-39 – "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, 'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified."
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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. – Matthew 6:33
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God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. – 2 Timothy 1:7
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Such a timely reminder to stay focused on what truly matters.
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God's mercy is new every morning
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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. – Proverbs 3:5
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Strength comes from the Lord
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Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible. – Unknown
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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds
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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17
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Faith is trusting that God’s plans are greater than your dreams. – Unknown
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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28
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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32
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This quote lifted my spirits! 🌈
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Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. – Isaiah 41:10
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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9
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Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. – Martin Luther King Jr.
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Wow, this really hit home.
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Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23
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If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5
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Love this, so inspiring!
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Acts 4:11-12 – "Jesus is 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.' Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."
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I’m definitely printing this out and hanging it on my wall.
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2 Corinthians 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ."
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We walk by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
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In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. – Ephesians 1:7
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Perfect timing for this quote. 🕰️
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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10
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Jesus said, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.' – Mark 9:23
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Romans 12:17-21 – "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
