Many will come to lay their gifts at My altar, yet do so while holding grudges and offenses. This is not pleasing to Me, nor is a gift I will accept.
If you want your gift to be acceptable to Me, consider with whom in the family of God you have a grievance, then go and pursue peace with them. Aim for reconciliation. Seek My way of doing things, and ask Me how I would like you to approach this.
Start by reconciling your heart and thoughts to be in harmony with My own regarding the situation, and pursue reconciliation from that place. Move with My heart and the language that flows from My Spirit. Do not enter that moment with accusations or words born out of anger, bitterness, or hurt. Do not approach the reconciliation table expecting the worst. Place your expectation in Me alone, trusting that I will be the One to bring about reconciliation in the way I desire.
Once you have done what I require regarding reconciliation, then return to My altar with your gift.
So if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and while there you remember that your brother has something [such as a grievance or legitimate complaint] against you,
24 leave your offering there at the altar and go. First make peace with your brother, and then come and present your offering.
Matthew 5:23-24 (AMP)
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