Reflections on the Prayer of Reconciliation

Main Idea

The talk reflects, in the Prayer of Reconciliation, on the truth of the human being’s original nature as God created it: a pure, holy, and incorruptible nature, created in the image and likeness of God.
In Paradise, the human being lived in simplicity, purity, and joy, and his relationship with God was based on love rather than fear.
He also possessed dignity and authority, and he did not fear the animals, but rather all of nature was at peace with him.
However, because of sin, humanity lost its purity, peace, and dignity; fear and corruption entered its life, and the beautiful image in which God had created humanity became distorted.

Spiritual Message

The talk emphasizes that the evil traits that entered humanity are not its original nature; therefore, a person should not say that evil is a permanent part of his character.
Sin is not a true gain or pleasure, but rather a fall and a loss of purity, fellowship with God, and the simplicity that God intended for humanity.
Nevertheless, God did not leave humanity in its fallen state, but desired to renew it and restore it to its first rank, and even to a position greater than its first rank.
God Himself works for the salvation of humanity with His gentle and gracious hand, and He gives His grace, help, and the Holy Spirit so that the person may overcome evil.

Educational Lesson

The talk calls the person to contemplate the original image in which God created him and to examine his life to see when evil, fear, and loss of purity entered it.
It also explains that the fall begins with temptation, but it is also connected with disobedience to God’s command; therefore, the person needs to reject sin and not continue in fellowship with it.
It explains that God is not satisfied merely with forgiving the person, but works to renew him and give him a new heart, a steadfast spirit, a new nature, new thinking, and new strength.

Practical Application

A person should continually examine his life and remove everything that causes him to doubt God’s love or leads him into sin.
When he feels his weakness or fall, he should remember that God desires to renew his life and restore him to his first rank.
He should also trust in divine help and entrust his life to God so that He may guide it according to His will.
This prayer therefore leads the person to repentance and returning to God, holding fast to purity and simplicity, and relying on God’s grace on the path of salvation.

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