family reunion

Estrangements between siblings can occur for many reasons, last various lengths of time. The question is: how do they reunite and come together?

I have been privileged to listen to the summaries of one such reunion. The healing between and among the 7 siblings and even their father was amazing evidence of God's love and care. The divisions occurred first over small things, misunderstandings, and then bigger issues, which then grew larger in the minds of the perceivers. When they finally were willing to submit to each other, and more importantly, allow the Holy Spirit to bring new ideas and healing to the group, these people were each blessed and healed from regrets, from bitterness and suspicion.

This process even led to their father asking for forgiveness for his actions when they were young and he refused to cover school fees or electric bills for the home. How many 80+ year old men are there who can admit errors and seek forgiveness from their kids?

This is an amazing family, full of life, energy, open-hearted and compassionate, Christ-centered and a blessing to their communities, families and churches. I wish that all families could experience the renewal that comes from reconciliation and letting go of the past.