When trouble comes because of poor decisions, do not get caught up in debates. Instead, may we settle ourselves in the presence of God for a word of guidance and wisdom regarding next steps. Your encouragement today: God will ultimately give us directions for moving forward. (Genesis 34:30 — 35:1)
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Let God handle payback. When we seek to handle it ourselves, without God, things can get extremely problematic. We can create something we do not have the ability to handle. Your encouragement today: God knows all about it, and God’s justice will prevail. (Genesis 34:5-29)
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We must always respect and care for each other deeply, not disrespect or defile one another.  Our bodies are sacred and must be treated as such. Your encouragement today: respect and care for others. You will end up respecting and caring for yourself. (Genesis 34:1-4)
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Sometimes the best reconciliation is when two parties decide to go our separate ways after bestowing favor upon the other. Your encouragement today:  let God continue to guide you in this and all things. (Genesis 33:5-20)
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Do not be surprised if those who we need to reconcile with really desire to reconcile with us. They may just be waiting for the God time, the right time to do so. And when it happens, it will be a beautiful connection and release. Your encouragement today: let it be so! (Genesis 33:4)
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When God is central in the reconciliation process, the one person we are most afraid of is the one who cannot wait to reconcile with us.  Your encouragement today:  trust the Divine Orchestrator; let God orchestrate. (Genesis 33:4)
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As we reconcile with God, we do not need to be afraid of those we need to reconcile with. As God has been working with us, God is working with others just the same. Your encouragement today: keep walking; God is working! (Genesis 33:1-3)
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To reconcile with others, we must first reconcile with God. But once we reconcile with God, the opportunity to reconcile with others will always be before us — particularly with those we hurt the most or vice versa. Your encouragement today: start making it happen!  It is in your hands. (Genesis 33:1)
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Memories emerge from the reconciliation wrestle with God. Pain gives way to praise. Reverence for what God has done takes center stage. The journey is affirmed. Your encouragement today: remember the lessons and blessings of reconciliation.  (Genesis 32:31)
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May we be encouraged today that after we finish wrestling with God through our reconciliation, brighter days are coming. And while we may leave the experience limping forward, the greatest blessings are still to come. Your encouragement today:  keep getting up!  God walks with you! (Genesis 32:31)
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When we dare to wrestle with God in reconciliation with God and others.  And refuse to let God go until we get some answers, God will answer us.  And, even if but for a moment, God will allow us to see God face to face. Your encouragement today: if you dare, God will spare. (Genesis 32:30)
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As we seek God in the reconciliation process, God will show up, release us of our wrestle, and bless us beyond measure. A change will come upon us and the conditions for reconciliation will become possible. Your encouragement today: believe that and act when it is time!  (Genesis 32:29-30)
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To reconcile, not only do things need to change in others, things need to change in us. Old things need to be wrestled out of us; new things instilled and lifted up. Your encouragement today: when we trust God in the wrestle, change will come! (Genesis 32:27-28)
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In reconciliation, be sure to hold on to God until God blesses us. God will bless us in the wrestle; we just need to refuse to let go and hold on. Your encouragement today:  hold to God’s unchanging hand! (Genesis 32:26)
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When seeking reconciliation, wrestling with God is imperative. For God needs to rearrange some stuff in us in order to position us for blessing. Your encouragement today: though the change may be painful in the moment, we will come to thank God and praise God for the long term. (Genesis 32:25)
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Reconciliation calls us to a place of wrestle.  A place where we are separated from family and possessions, where we are alone to wrestle with God — to work through the things necessary for reconciliation. Your encouragement today:  don’t be afraid to wrestle. It will bless you in the end. (Genesis 32:22-24)
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Reconciliation can be a scary proposition. When we think about what we did or what was done to us in the past — fear and a host of other emotions can raise their ugly head. But if we pray our way through, we will find God already there leading us through. Your encouragement today:  pray for God to make a way. God will! (Genesis 32:7-12)
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Reconciliation is something we cannot run from; it will find us when we least expect it. When it comes our way, do not flee from it. Embrace it. It is critical to the next stage of our journey. Your encouragement today: prepare for reconciliation. It is what God wants for you and me. (Genesis 32:6)
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Reconciliation is so necessary in a world thriving on brokenness. When brought to a situation where we need to reconcile, may we begin by first showing favor. Your encouragement today: showing favor opens doors!  (Genesis 32:3-5)
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Along life’s journey, particularly during a stressful time, God is always sending angels to meet us and comfort us along the way. Messengers that let us know we are never alone as we move forward in promise. Your encouragement today:  look for the angels and greet them when they come. God is with you!  (Genesis 32:1-2)
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When God is brought into the middle of the tension as the focal point of peace, feuding parties will witness what God can do. Harm and hurt, division and dissension, retreat, and a healthy pathway forward emerges.  Your encouragement today:  bring God into the tension. God will move in us to work it out. (Genesis 31:43-55)
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At some point, trickery and deceit catch up with us.  And the truth about who people are gets exposed. When we do the right thing, however, ultimately we will be vindicated. Your encouragement today:  righteousness always prevails, even in the face of deceit. (Genesis 31:25-42)
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When we have the courage to move into the new thing God reveals, there will be forces that seek to bring us back to the old. But just be assured that the God who leads us out, is the God who will provide and protect. Your encouragement today: trust God and keep moving. (Genesis 31:22-24)
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When God makes it clear that it’s time to move on something, move. Do not procrastinate, do not hesitate. Move. Your encouragement today:  when God says it’s time to move, move boldly.  God is with you! (Genesis 31:14-21)
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