So Abram said to Lot, "Let's not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and mine, for we are brothers."
---Genesis 13:8
I am reminded this morning that there are always options before conflict turns into a war between people. Much of the time we choose to skip diplomatic matters in order to get straight to fighting and bickering. Conflict is inevitable in some cases. Sometimes relationships will end because of conflict. That is a fact of living.
Abram here, serves as the voice of reasoning. Do you find when you are in an argument with another, that many times the voice of reasoning shows up after the fact? James speaks about the power of our words many times, in his letter to the Christians scattered among the nations. Bottom line is this: we do not have to go from situation to fighting in 2.4 seconds. Strive to find ways to resolve conflict, before one of the parties involved says something they didn't mean. But more importantly, before it kills the relationship.
"Father, help me guard my words carefully today.
Allow me to pursue peace where it is necessary.
Help me have the strength to stand firm where You are calling me to do so."
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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I am reminded this morning that there are always options before conflict turns into a war between people. Much of the time we choose to skip diplomatic matters in order to get straight to fighting and bickering. Conflict is inevitable in some cases. Sometimes relationships will end because of conflict. That is a fact of living.
Abram here, serves as the voice of reasoning. Do you find when you are in an argument with another, that many times the voice of reasoning shows up after the fact? James speaks about the power of our words many times, in his letter to the Christians scattered among the nations. Bottom line is this: we do not have to go from situation to fighting in 2.4 seconds. Strive to find ways to resolve conflict, before one of the parties involved says something they didn't mean. But more importantly, before it kills the relationship.
"Father, help me guard my words carefully today.
Allow me to pursue peace where it is necessary.
Help me have the strength to stand firm where You are calling me to do so."
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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