Fresh Anointing for Restoring Broken Relationships

Again, Family, this is a topic today is very relevant, because every one of us have had relationships that have been on the rocks.

In fact, many of us today, right now, we have at least one relationship that is breaking or broken. 

Some have had failed attempts at uniting with one particular church body because of a falling out with the pastor or some church member. Most of us have had failed romantic relationships. We have had misunderstandings, false assumptions and accusations, jealousy, and bad mind breaking up platonic friendships.

Unfortunately, some of these relationships have been broken to the point of no return, from a human perspective. And I say from a human perspective, because I firmly believe, according to Ephesians 3:20,  that God is able to do exceedingly more than we can ever ask or think. 

But when a person’s heart remains hardened with unforgiveness, pride, self righteousness, stubbornness, hardened against restoration and doing what’s right, sometimes, as God did with Pharaoh in Exodus 9:12 and Exodus 11:10, He hardens their heart further. 

Sometimes, quite frankly, some people just move on. After all, how much abuse can one take? How many times does one have to be rejected before they literally stop trying, for the sake of their emotional, mental and spiritual health?

But for those broken relationships where there is still a glimmer of hope, today, we are asking God for fresh anointing for restoration in Jesus Name.

We are asking God to soften our hearts, renew our minds, and empower us to operate in genuine love and grace as we await the soon return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

In the book of James chapter 5 and verse 16, we are encouraged to confess our sins to each other and pray for each other so that we may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.

No doubt about it, Family, difficult relationships are painful, and leave scars that seem impossible to heal. 

Whether it’s a strained friendship, family tension, or unresolved conflict with brothers and sisters in the church or at work, the pain can linger. But thanks be to God, He has given us His anointing to bring healing where there has been hurt.

Jesus declared in Isaiah 61:1 that He was anointed to bring healing to the brokenhearted. That same anointing is available to us today. All we have to do is to invite the Holy Spirit into our lives, and He will equip us to forgive, reconcile, and restore relationships in ways we could never do in our own strength.

Colossians 3:13 says we should make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends us. Remember, the Lord forgave us, so we must forgive others.

But unfortunately, some persons go about with some misguided ideas about forgiveness and restoration, only thinking about the hurt that they experienced, and not seeing the experience itself for what God wants to do from and through that experience. 

And so they say 'I will forgive you, but restoration is not an option'. Family, challenge me on this if you wish, but this is a clear sign of unforgiveness, which is one of the greatest barriers to mending broken relationships.

See, the enemy wants to keep us trapped in bitterness, but God is calling on us to extend the same forgiveness He has given us to others. He wants us to lend the same grace He extends to us to others as well.  It is not easy, but it is a mandate from our Father. 

Ephesians 4:32 and I'm quoting from the NLT version of the Bible, says “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”

I think the reason we have so many broken relationships, is because many of us fail to understand that forgiveness does not excuse wrongdoing. So we stay in our vexed and hurt stage, thinking that if we stay away from this person that we are proving a point to the offender and satisfying ourselves.

Our minds, our distorted way of thinking, needs to be healed and changed, with a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit. 

Many of us have used words to destroy relationships, and refuse to use our very words to try and mend the same situation. 

Proverbs 15:4 “Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.”

Proverbs 16:24 “Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”

Again, it takes a fresh anointing from God to help us choose words that bring restoration instead of further division. But sometimes, we let pride stop us from apologizing and these broken relationships go unmended. 

The Bible tells us that humility opens doors for healing. Ephesians 4:31-32 says “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”

Bitterness acts as a poison, making restoration impossible. But when we allow God’s fresh anointing to fill our hearts, He removes bitterness and replaces it with His love. Hallelujah.

Prayer is a powerful tool in restoring relationships. It softens hearts, brings clarity, and invites God’s peace into conflict. So instead of holding on to anger, we should lift up the person we are struggling with in prayer and ask God to heal what is broken.

Galatians 6:9 “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”

Restoring relationships takes time, but many of us give up too soon. Sometimes, the other person isn’t ready yet. But don’t lose hope. Trust in God’s timing and continue to walk in love. And even if full reconciliation doesn’t happen immediately, God will honour your obedience. Amen.

Remember, God calls us to pursue peace. He wants us to do all that we can to live in peace with everyone, according to Romans 12:18.

While some relationships may never fully be restored in the natural, we are still called to do our part in seeking reconciliation. When we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, He will show us when to reach out, when to step back, and when to let go. I believe that wholeheartedly.

Prayer

Father, thank You for Your anointing today that brings healing and restoration. We surrender our broken relationships to You once again. Fill us with Your love, guide our words, and give us the grace to forgive. Help us to walk in peace, trusting in Your perfect timing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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