House flipping (purchasing a rundown house, fixing it up, and reselling it) has become increasingly popular over the last few years. The popularity of flipping shows such as HGTV’s Fixer Upper and Flip or Flop probably has something to do with it. Although many people attempt to fix up a home, very few people know how to fix a relationship that is broken. Join us for the series “Fixer Upper” to see what scripture says about fixing a broken relationship.
When it comes to repairing relationships, no one responds well to being convinced, coerced, convicted or controlled. Yet we try those approaches over and over again.
Repairing a relationship requires someone to initiate, regardless of who’s to blame for the fallout. There’s a simple prayer you can learn to help you take that first step.
It’s human nature to blame the other person for a damaged relationship. We don’t believe we contributed to the problem at all. However, reconciliation requires an honest look in the mirror.
The more mature person typically makes the first move toward reconciliation. And that first move is rarely convenient.