Seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14b
Usually, if someone is miffed at us, we figure it's there responsibility to come to us about it, especially if we think we haven't caused their problem. However, Jesus says, don't wait--it's your move.
Why should we pursue peacemaking even if we don't think something is our fault? Well, the first reason is that separation between believers is not what we want the world to see in us. Another thing is that we might have done something to anger the other person without knowing it...or maybe not. But in the meantime, approaching it can provide forgiveness or clear up a misunderstanding, and both are pleasing to God.
Besides this, because we love other people, we don't want them to let grudges grow in their heart. If you can help someone resolve a conflict, especially with you, take the initiative toward healing!
God, it can be hard to obey your command to love others. Sarah is already practiced at pursuing peace, so give her courage growing in the pursuit of peace with grace wherever there is a problem. Amen.
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