Repair creates the foundation for resolution. There was a reason for the conflict. You repaired the relationship, yet still need to resolve the dispute. Once the dispute is resolved, then you can move forward to reconcile the relationship.

You cannot reconcile with unresolved conflict. When the relationship is repaired and the matter of conflict resolved, now you can reconcile. Reconciliation does not mean your relationship is exactly as it was before the destructive conflict. It does mean bitterness and anger is released. Forgiveness is real.

Restoration can only happen if repair, resolution, and reconciliation was successful. There are no short cuts. Often, restoration takes time and intentional behavior toward one another. Practicing the “One Another’s” of Scripture is very helpful in the restoration process.