“Reconciling might look like laying down the need to be right or proven right. It might mean being the first to apologize for something, even if the other person has done greater harm in your eyes. It might mean apologizing and not getting an apology in return. It might mean, if you’re unable to reconnect with this person, finding forgiveness in your heart in order to let go of that anger and contempt. Our obedience to Jesus’ command doesn’t guarantee that the brother, sister, or adversary on the other side of the equation is going to follow suit. The question is can we lay down our pride to be reconciled and peacemakers without a return on our personal investment?” - Victoria Roberts