Starting with our Closest Relationships

The place to begin peacemaking is in our closest relationships. Jesus said,

“If … your brother or sister has something against you, [drop what you are doing] …. [G]o and be reconciled to them.” How do I know if I need to make peace? One familiar sign is what I like to call the ugh in my stomach. When a certain person walks into the room or their name comes up in a conversation, I instantly feel a tightening in my stomach.

Some people feel this in their head or chest. Our bodies alert us to relational tensions. If we ignore these signals, it…