You’ve probably heard of conflict management. You might know it better by the term fighting fair! One of the most important valleys to navigate is conflict. Whether in marriage, on the job, with your kids, or anywhere, learning how to deal constructively with conflict is a learned skill, and one that get you on the road to better and better relationships. Instead of brushing things under the rug, or ignoring problems, we need to take Norman Swartzkopf’s approach to life….never walk past a problem. Fighters have different strategies. One might try to wear the other down. One might say my way or the highway, some might throw in the towel, so might try a give and take resolution, and others might stay in the ring until they come to a mutual decision that is best for both. Do you fit one of those categories in how you deal with conflict? Conflict is the place we need to realize that we are on the same team. We do want to make it to the same goal and we are committed to maintaining respect for each other even if it means that you agree to disagree. We do need to include God in our relationship conflicts. Ask for His wisdom. He brings peace in the midst of turmoil, and He has given us the ministry of reconciliation so as believers we should always be able to reconcile. No regrets living means we resolve conflict. That kind of living brings peace to our homes!
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