Broken relationship? Someone hurt you, said things, or did something that left deep wounds—so deep that repairing the relationship feels impossible? You’re not alone. Broken relationships touch every life, and while the pain is real, so is the hope of restoration. Healing may not happen overnight, and reconciliation may not always look the way we imagined—but with God’s help, even what feels impossible can become the start of something new, but it's not easy.
In fact, repairing relationships is a skill that must be learned—it doesn’t come naturally, and it’s rarely comfortable. Our pride, pain, hurt, and even our fear of rejection often make reconciliation feel impossible. Yet as followers of Jesus, we’re called to do everything we can to live at peace with others. While we can’t control whether every relationship will be fully restored, we can choose to have no regrets by doing our part—by humbling ourselves, opening the door, and extending grace. Forgiveness is only half the equation; it opens the door, but restoration requires a step through it. Even God’s forgiveness was a means to an end—reconciliation with us. So what’s stopping me from trying? The way of Jesus calls us not just to forgive, but to repair—to take the courageous, often costly steps that reflect the heart of the One who first made peace with us. Join us this Sunday as we kick off our new series: NO (ok) RE-assembly required. - Pastor Jason
