While you will meet again and forever in heaven, you may not be able to be friends now. And that is not necessarily sinful. In fact, in many cases, the healthiest thing emotionally and spiritually will be to create some space and boundaries. Hearts that have been given away, at whatever level, need to heal and develop new expectations again.
Reconciliation does not require closeness. It does require forgiveness and brotherly love. You could start by praying for them, even when you can’t handle talking to them. Pray that their faith would increase, that God would bring believing brothers or sisters around them, that he would heal and restore their heart, that he would make them more like Jesus.
Source: http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/it-s-not-you-it-s-god-nine-lessons-for-breakups
"Hearts weren’t built to be borrowed."
Father, I thank you for allowing me to chance upon this article showing me a brand new perspective.
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