Colossians 1: 19-20 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
God's motivation is to reconcile - to bring back together what has been torn apart. Everything from the atom to a human heart is being called back to Him. That amazes me. It also gives me great hope. These verses are helping me to pray differently for a certain person in a particular situation. It seems hopeless - it appears that he will not take steps toward truth and love. But I know that God is continuing to draw him to Himself, to bring reconciliation and healing.
My hope is in you, God. Thank you for showing me that I need to trust You. Going forward I will look at this person with different eyes - eyes that are looking for You inside of him. Give me boldness and opportunity to speak truth in his life - even when he shrugs it off, gets angry or makes fun of it. Bring peace and grace to this man - and thank you for continuing to pursue us - even when we so brazenly reject you. Give me your unending love towards this man, and let it be used for your Glory.
Thank you for continuing to reconcile me to You. You are amazing!
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