2 Samuel Fourteen

Absalom may be in the same city but there is still tension in the kingdom. David's unwillingness to deal with Absalom killing his brother will remain to be a stink in the nostril of David for the rest of his life. Grounding Absalom from the city is really not a logical form of punishment. It seems David just wanted to do the "out of sight, out of mind" form of conflict resolution.

Not dealing with conflict in a constructive way can cause greater challenges down the road. Creating open channels of communication, listening with the intent to understand and being willing to speak your mind with a caring heart are all keys to resolving the challenges we face in relationships. Conflict is necessary at times a relationship to grow. How we handle that conflict will guide just how much the relationship grows.

"Father, help me listen."

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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