Repairing the Breach
Have you ever had a family member or friend suddenly break
off a relationship with you? Perhaps you didn’t even realize that it was
happening until after your tenth phone call, text, and voicemail—that you were
being kicked to the curb. (Bummer!) A breach or break in the relationship happened and you
aren’t sure what to do about it.
Do you keep trying to
get in touch with them even though you feel like you’re becoming a stalker?
Do you assume the
worst—that someone who has been close to you is now your enemy?
Do you make excuses
for them—they are just too busy?
What to do?
First, begin with forgiving your friend. Whether it is
intentional or unintentional, choose to forgive and trust in God to restore the
friendship if possible.
Secondly, reflect over your friendship…was there a time that
you missed the boat and leaned too hard on a friend? Or perhaps you offended
them in word or deed? You could always send a note by snail mail in hopes of
clearing the air if necessary.
Lastly, pray for your friend. God knows everything and you
must trust in Him to “work all things for your good”. (Romans 8:28 ) Sometimes a
break in a relationship may be necessary for God to grow you up and help you to
lean on Him more than anyone else.
Can’t we all just get along?
Well…maybe not in this lifetime. We can love each other. We
can forgive each other. We can accept that sometimes life and seasons of
friendships change.
Bottom line—time heals all wounds and everyone must move on.
God can use this breach of a friendship to grow you closer to Him. He is the
ultimate Repairer of the Breach for all people. Through faith in Jesus you can
be restored to a life of joy, peace, and unconditional love. Try talking to Him
today. He will never cut you off!
Scripture Reference: The
New International Version. 2011. Grand
Rapids , MI
