When a rift occurs between two parties, returning to a healthy relationship requires both to do the reconciliation work willingly. Depending on the circumstance, this can be difficult. Both parties may be at fault, and there may be legitimate abuse or wounds to deal with.Reconciliation is complicated, but we should pursue it if possible. God revealed how much he desired reconciliation through Christ. God revealed a way to return to a proper relationship with Him when God the Son forgave and sacrificed himself, though he had no fault. Reconciling to God through Jesus allows us to live again as one with God in truth.God desires reconciliation with everyone, but He will not force us to reconcile. The fact that God sent his only Son so that “whoever will believe” would have eternal life highlights how God allows a choice—for eternal reconciliation and for earthly reconciliation.Not only do we have a choice to pursue reconciliation with others. We have a loving father who understands if we can’t achieve reconciliation in these relationships. When we face a broken relationship that needs reconciliation and can’t reach it, we do not need to feel ashamed. We do need to consider how to move forward.Here are seven things to do when you can’t fix a relationship.Photo credit: ©Gettyimages/IURII KRASILNIKOV | Written by Britt Mooney | iBelieve.com | Read full story at Read More