An interesting fact that has been proven in studying healthy marriages is that those who are good at conflict resolution are the ones who will have a lasting, productive, joy filled marriage. It filters over in other areas as well. If we can get good at using our words constructively, especially when working through conflict, we can live peacefully with all men as we are told to do in Romans 12:18. Sometimes wisdom would say that there are some people that are better kept at a distance because of their behavior toward you. We do need boundaries and the Bible tells us to guard our heart. Just because the words, I’m sorry, or please forgive me have been spoken, doesn’t mean that it is wise to put your heart and soul on the line again, but it also is not an excuse for building walls around your life.
My prayer for you this week is that if there is conflict in your life, let’s seek for resolution. God is not the author of turmoil, but of peace…..Let’s use our words to live peaceably with all.
Happy Birthday to me and my oldest daughter today!