Matthew 5:23-24 | Bible Verse and Affirmation for Healing a Relationship

So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Matthew 5:23-24 · BSB

Reflection

Jesus said if you remember someone has something against you, leave your gift at the altar and go be reconciled first. Worship and relationships aren't separate. God cares how you treat the people in your life.

A prayer

Lord, show me who I need to make things right with, and give me courage to go first.

More verses for healing a relationship

I can forgive today and still take time to rebuild trust. Colossians 3:13

I'm choosing kindness, even where bitterness feels easier. Ephesians 4:32

I'll do my part to make peace. The rest isn't mine to carry. Romans 12:18

Love can cover a lot. I'm letting it cover this. 1 Peter 4:8

I won't keep bringing up what's already been forgiven. Proverbs 17:9

We can rebuild this with honor, one small step at a time. Romans 12:10

Even long-broken relationships can be healed. Genesis 33:4

God runs toward people who come home, and I can too. Luke 15:20

I'll listen first and speak second. James 1:19-20

I won't let someone's wrong make me bitter. I'll answer it with good. Romans 12:21

I can bring up a hurt privately and honestly. Matthew 18:15