Here's a post that Lena wrote some time back, for Resurrection Sunday:
Jesus' death and resurrection was all about reconciliation. That is a fancy word for making-up. We were in a place where we could never, ever pay for what we had done, and Jesus paid the bill.
Have you ever felt that way in a relationship here on earth? Sometimes we get so far away from each other. It starts with an offense. Maybe the offense grows as the "offender" continues to hurt our feelings, or maybe it just grows inside of us as we mull it over and let it take root in our hearts. For whatever reason, a gorge begins to grow into a chasm that is bigger than we can imagine ever jumping over. We have done something, or have had something done to us that will never seem right.
I have heard so many awesome ways people are trying to make Resurrection Sunday (some of us are trying by changing what we call it!!) more meaningful. They all are awesome! I love feeding the homeless, doing outreaches--being creative with how we love. I would like to add another idea: take the steps to be reconciled to someone. If you don't know how to begin, start with crying out to God! He may start doing some things in the other person's heart that will surprise you as a fruit of your prayers. Be humble and take your part in the offense without insisting they do the same. Do it because He loves you and forgave you EVERYTHING. You might change someone's life by putting on Christ-like selflessness, and you will certainly be better.
Maybe it will be a gesture of love--God will help you see your way through. I am learning that words aren't always the most important way of communicating. No matter how it is expressed, it will bring life. Even if the gesture is not openly received, it can be freely given, and God sees it all.
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