Walking Toward Reconciliation By Faith

Walking toward Reconciliation by Faith

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.

Hebrews 11:1

WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH in your marriage, it may seem easier to give up and pursue your own happiness, especially when the feelings of love have evaporated. However, the Christian’s call is not to the easy road but to the right road. I can promise you that after the pain of reconciliation, the right road leads to both happiness and love.

The choice to pursue reconciliation is a step of faith. You cannot see the warmth of emotional love returning to your relationship. You cannot see differences being resolved. You cannot see the intimacy you desire in a marriage. Therefore, you must take the first steps by faith, not by sight. But it is not blind faith; it is faith based on the counsel of God. With your hand in God’s hand, you must walk with him, trusting his wisdom that honoring the marriage covenant is the right thing to do.

When you step out in faith to seek reconciliation with your mate, you join the ranks of the biblical greats. Read Hebrews 11 for many examples of people who acted in faith, without any guarantees that things would go their way. The only assurance they had that things would ultimately turn out for the best was the promise of God. You have the same. Do you need more?

Father, I am challenged to step out in faith. When our marriage hits a rough spot, help me to work toward reconciliation because it’s the right thing to do. I may not have any guarantees that my spouse will be receptive, but I have your promise to be with me. Please give me the strength to make the right choice.

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