This week we sang “Jesus Paid It All” by Kristian Stanfill and “Live Your Love” by the Katinas.
Kathy began with a review, reminding us that God’s ministry to us and for us is reconciliation. He reconciled us to Himself through Jesus and now calls us to reconcile with others. A heart that is for reconciliation has experienced God’s grace and forgiveness for itself, is wise and wily in response to others, desires connection, and is open to newness in relationship.
This week’s lesson focused on negotiating differences in relationships. We looked at what God’s word says about handling offenses, whether we have sinned or have been sinned against. We learned how to stay within Biblical boundaries when negotiating differences by 1) going to our brother in private with the goal of reconciliation, 2) going quickly but choosing our time wisely, 3) keeping our comments current, 4) not judging or accusing, 5) admitting and taking responsibility for our wrongs, and 6) speaking the truth in love.
Kathy reminded us that God is the secure foundation for all of our other relationships.
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