Have you had your JOY JUICE today? If you haven’t….whose fault is it?
You don’t
have to be around children long before you hear the words, “I didn’t do it!” or
“Not my fault!” Come to think of it, we
adults aren’t much different, are we?
It’s hard to admit our own mistakes and shortcomings. That’s when conflict often arises.
When we
find ourselves in a situation of conflict, we need to ask God to show us very
specifically anything we have done to bring about the problem. When we are “enlightened”, then it’s our
responsibility to take responsibility!
- Admit where we are at fault.
- Ask for forgiveness…from God and the ones we’ve hurt.
- Make a commitment to change our behavior.
- Let’s give the other person a chance to express their feelings.
- Listen and learn what God wants to teach you through the conflict.
One of the
hardest things may be the “forgiving” aspect…especially when we have been hurt.
Luke 6:36-37 reminds us: “Therefore be merciful, just as your Father
also is merciful. Judge not, and you
shall not be judged. Condemn not, and
you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and
you will be forgiven.”
“Forgiveness
does not mean denying that you were hurt. Rather forgiveness means letting go
and letting God. It means turning
another person over to God’s judgment and trusting God to deal with a person as
He chooses, without putting yourself in the way.” Charles Stanley
When faced with conflict….Let Go and Let GOD fill you with peace and joy
found only in Him.
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