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Learn why forgiveness is one-sided but reconciliation is two-sided. Discover how to release guilt over unreconciled relationships and why forgiveness doesn't mean access.

You can forgive someone completely and still keep your distance. Day 29 teaches the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why some people don't want reconciliation, why some aren't safe to reconcile with, and why some relationships were only meant to be seasons.

Perfect for: Anyone carrying guilt over unreconciled relationships, people who forgave but didn't reconcile, those wondering if their forgiveness is real, believers needing permission to keep boundaries, anyone grieving broken relationships.

Resources: Holy Shift Devotionals (Paperback/Kindle on Amazon) | Holyshiftdevotionals.org | Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals

Episode Highlights:

• Scripture: Romans 12:18 ("If it is possible, as far as it depends on you")
• Key Teaching: Forgiveness is one-sided. Reconciliation is two-sided. You can do your part and still not have reconciliation
• Hard Truths: (1) Some people don't want reconciliation (2) Some people aren't safe to reconcile with yet (3) Some relationships were only meant to be seasons
• The Truth: You can forgive and keep boundaries, release and stay distant, bless and not reconcile, be free and never speak to them again
• What Do We Do: (1) Release the guilt (2) Trust your discernment (3) Grieve if needed (4) Keep heart open to new relationships
• Shift Action: Say out loud "I've done my part. The lack of reconciliation is not my failure. I release the guilt."
• Tomorrow: Day 30 - The Journey Forward (FINAL DAY)