Best Christian Quotes to Support your Faith, Edited by Melkisedeck Leon Shine

Embracing God's Restoration in Relationships: 15 Bible Verses for Reconciliation

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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com

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. 🙏✨

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👥 Elijah Mutua Guest Feb 2, 2018

Amazing how a few words can make such a big difference in perspective.

👥 David Ochieng Guest Jan 27, 2018

This one really made me think. 🤔

👥 Amir Guest Jan 26, 2018

2 Timothy 1:7-10 – "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."

👥 Michael Mboya Guest Jan 25, 2018

Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."

👥 Wilson Ombati Guest Jan 17, 2018

Faith is what keeps you going when there’s nothing left to hold onto. – Unknown

👥 Joseph Kiwanga Guest Jan 4, 2018

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. – Philippians 1:21

👥 Monica Adhiambo Guest Dec 29, 2017

You are never alone; God is with you

👥 Dorothy Mwakalindile Guest Dec 26, 2017

For we live by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7

👥 Mwagonda Guest Dec 6, 2017

Faith is trusting God when you have unanswered questions. – Joel Osteen

👥 Patrick Kidata Guest Nov 15, 2017

Faith is not just believing in God but believing God. – Unknown

👥 David Nyerere Guest Nov 14, 2017

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. – James 1:6

👥 Joyce Nkya Guest Nov 7, 2017

True faith rests upon the character of God and asks no further proof than the moral perfections of the One who cannot lie. – A.W. Tozer

👥 Nuru Guest Oct 30, 2017

Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. – Romans 13:10

👥 Kahina Guest Oct 23, 2017

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7

👥 Jacob Kiplangat Guest Oct 19, 2017

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. – Matthew 5:44

👥 Lydia Mutheu Guest Oct 16, 2017

Faith is the refusal to panic. – Martin Lloyd-Jones

👥 Betty Kimaro Guest Oct 14, 2017

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16

👥 Sarafina Guest Oct 4, 2017

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. – Psalm 145:18

👥 Stephen Amollo Guest Oct 2, 2017

Galatians 5:13-14 – "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

👥 Bahati Guest Sep 23, 2017

The righteous will live by faith. – Romans 1:17

👥 Joyce Nkya Guest Sep 19, 2017

This quote lifted my spirits!

👥 Maimuna Guest Sep 17, 2017

Such a powerful message! 💪 This quote is exactly what I needed to remind myself to stay strong and keep pushing forward, no matter the obstacles in my path. It’s easy to get discouraged when life doesn’t go as planned, but this message gave me a boost of confidence and renewed determination. I love how it’s not just inspiring, but also challenges me to think about my own strength and resilience. Thank you for this reminder!

👥 Catherine Naliaka Guest Sep 17, 2017

Luke 10:25-28 – "On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ ‘What is written in the Law?’ he replied. ‘How do you read it?’ He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and, love your neighbor as yourself.’ ‘You have answered correctly,’ Jesus replied. ‘Do this and you will live.’"

👥 Miriam Mchome Guest Sep 14, 2017

1 Corinthians 12:12-14 – "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many."

👥 Hellen Nduta Guest Sep 13, 2017

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."

👥 Sharon Kibiru Guest Aug 26, 2017

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see

👥 Binti Guest Aug 16, 2017

He must increase, but I must decrease. – John 3:30

👥 Hawa Guest Aug 16, 2017

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing. – 1 Peter 3:9

👥 Margaret Mahiga Guest Aug 12, 2017

This quote was the perfect reminder to stay grateful, no matter what.

👥 Janet Wambura Guest Aug 7, 2017

This quote is pure wisdom. 💡

👥 Henry Sokoine Guest Jul 23, 2017

I needed this perspective. 👀

👥 Sekela Guest Jul 22, 2017

Romans 14:7-9 – "For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living."

👥 David Sokoine Guest Jul 14, 2017

We are saved by His mercy, not by our deeds

👥 Joseph Njoroge Guest Jul 6, 2017

For with God nothing shall be impossible. – Luke 1:37

👥 Amina Guest Jul 2, 2017

Faith will get you through the darkest hours if you let it. – Unknown

👥 Patrick Kidata Guest Jun 30, 2017

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. – Romans 8:28

👥 Frank Sokoine Guest Jun 29, 2017

Faith in God includes faith in His timing. – Unknown

👥 Mwanais Guest Jun 23, 2017

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. – 1 Chronicles 16:11

👥 Nassar Guest Jun 14, 2017

Faith is not hoping God can, it’s knowing God will. – Unknown

👥 Patrick Akech Guest Jun 7, 2017

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. – John 14:1

👥 Betty Cheruiyot Guest Jun 4, 2017

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1

👥 Irene Akoth Guest Jun 3, 2017

If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:9

👥 Mercy Atieno Guest Jun 3, 2017

This quote gave me the clarity I was searching for. Thank you!

👥 Mjaka Guest May 30, 2017

Ephesians 5:1-2 – "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

👥 Alice Mrema Guest May 27, 2017

The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all. – Psalm 34:19

👥 Jacob Kiplangat Guest May 20, 2017

Stay strong in the Lord.

👥 Sarah Karani Guest May 10, 2017

I love how this quote simplifies such a complex emotion. Perfect!

👥 Patrick Mutua Guest May 4, 2017

Wow, so thought-provoking! 🧠

👥 Mwachumu Guest Apr 22, 2017

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. – Exodus 14:14

👥 Jacob Kiplangat Guest Apr 21, 2017

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. – Psalm 56:3

👥 Mary Kendi Guest Apr 12, 2017

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8

👥 Sarah Karani Guest Apr 3, 2017

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17

👥 Charles Mboje Guest Mar 24, 2017

Grace and peace be with you.

👥 Kevin Maina Guest Mar 20, 2017

Faith is trusting God even when you don’t understand His plan. – Unknown

👥 Mary Sokoine Guest Mar 15, 2017

Faith is not about everything turning out okay, but being okay no matter how things turn out. – Anonymous

👥 George Ndungu Guest Mar 8, 2017

Faith is the virtue by which, clinging to the faithfulness of God, we lean upon Him, so that we may obtain what He gives to us. – Thomas Aquinas

👥 Shukuru Guest Feb 24, 2017

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11

👥 Mariam Kawawa Guest Feb 18, 2017

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. – Galatians 2:20

👥 Khatib Guest Feb 10, 2017

Matthew 22:37-40 – "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."