Healing the Wounds of Trauma

Often when one group repents and asks forgiveness, the other group repents as well, and reconciliation follows.

D. Groups should discuss their problems openly and find solutions.

When the pain in people’s hearts is healed, the real problems that started the conflict must be addressed. People need to work together, give and take, and find a solution that is fair and acceptable to all. No problems are too small to need attention. Nomatter how small, they can become big if they are not solved. E. Celebrate Christ and the unity he brings. When Christ has broken down barriers between us, we need to cel- ebrate and praise him together (Eph 2.14). He is Lord. He sets us free from the lies and traps of the enemy.

CLOSING EXERCISE

In small groups, discuss practical steps you could take to help reconcile conflicts in your community. Pray for any enemies you have (1 P 4.8).

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