Living
Lesson: by Christopher Wiles
“Reconciliation
Day”
According to the calendar, April 2nd
is reconciliation day, and in my opinion, it’s a great day to follow April
Fool's day. I remember pulling pranks of forking yards, putting Kool-Aid in the
shower head, and prank calling people asking, “Is your refrigerator running?” Reconciliation day was started in 1989 by
newspaper columnist Ann Landers. The intent of this day is to patch up
relationships and make amends, especially if you made someone mad by filling their
yard with clear plastic forks.
For the followers of Christ, we reconcile
not because the calendar tells us to, but because in 2 Corinthians 5:18, “God reconciled us to himself through Jesus
Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” You and I are called to help people reconcile
with each other and with God. How are
you doing with that ministry God has given you?
For those of you reading this, consider letting go of your grudges. Pick up a
pen and paper to start a letter. Open your email client to start a relationship
anew. Maybe you should make a phone call that will reconcile yourself with your
loved ones. Whatever avenue of
communication you choose, be sure to speak kind words, say you’re sorry for
your past mistakes, and forgive others as you would have them forgive you.
You'll be glad you did.