It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to resolve a deep-seated conflict in a three-second handshake. That’s not the point. The purpose of the peace is to remind you that reconciliation is your task as far as it depends on you. Sadly, there are broken relationships which probably won’t be mended in this lifetime. But if reconciliation is possible, we should do our part (2 Corinthians 5:18). I’ve seen people look at each other during the peace, step outside of the sanctuary, and work stuff out. I’ve also known people to exchange the peace and have a moment of supernatural healing in their
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