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The Stand-off

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It only takes one person to break the silence. Have you been standing off, refusing to give in and call, waiting for your spouse to make the first move? Why wait? An effort to communicate that you care, that you are open to working on the relationship may be all that it takes to get the process going.

“He failed me. Why should I try to reconcile with him?” That line of reasoning is perfectly normal, but not biblical. In Matthew chapter 18 Jesus instructs us to reach out to those who have sinned against us and seek reconcile. If they won’t turn from their sin, then we take someone with us and lovingly confront them again. If they still refuse to talk with us, then we turn them over to God. We pray for them. We seek to win them by the love of Christ in us.

Reconciliation is hard in any relationship, and it’s even harder in marriage. But God is good. He offers healing. If you and your spouse have been separated in the past but are now reconciled, share an encouraging story for others who may be in that situation right now.

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  • Wendy Blight

    Gary, my name is Wendy Blight, author of Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner. You have been gracious enough to invite me to be on your show with Chris and Andrea Fabry tomorrow. My heart feels great anticipation for how God will use our time together to bring Truth, Hope, and healing to many hurting women…and men. Thank you for this opportunity. I am praying for all of us, and I trust God will draw every listener who needs to hear God’s message of Hope. Sadly, this is an area many shy away from, so I am grateful to you all for this amazing opportunity. Blessings to you,Wendy BlightAuthor, Bible Teacher, and Speakerwww.wendyblight.comCharlotte, NC

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