Romans 16:16 (NIV) 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.
Peacemaker Thought #1:
If you are stuck and unable to reconcile with someone start by simply being polite and greeting each other.
A Peacemaker, a Christian Reconciler: accepts.
Romans 15:7 (NIV) 7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.
Peacemaker Thought #2:
If you are stuck and unable to reconcile accept the other person as Christ accepted you.
A Peacemaker, a Christian Reconciler: is kind and compassionate.
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Peacemaker Thought #3:
If you are stuck and unable to reconcile with someone ask God to empower you with kindness and compassion.
A Peacemaker, a Christian Reconciler: is hospitable.
1 Peter 4:9 (NIV) 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Peacemaker Thought #4:
If you are stuck and unable to reconcile with another person show hospitality.
A Peacemaker, a Christian Reconciler: serves.
Galatians 5:13 (NIV) 13 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.
Peacemaker Thought #5:
If you are stuck and unable to reconcile with someone serve him or her as Christ served.
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I hope you were blessed by this biblical reconciliation resource - Let's go out and be Christian Reconcilers and Peacemakers who make peace.
Blessings
P. Brian Noble