LITTLE CONFLICT

Ephesians 4:26-27

And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.

Hebrews 12:15

looking diligently lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;

The origin of most conflicts could very well have been avoided. We are not to let it get that far, for when it does we may not be able to dictate it's outcome.

To get annoyed, to get hurt and to seek revenge, does not really take much effort to act on. It flows easily with its emotion. If we let our id free, we could even surprise ourself on how far we could go.

However, when it is done, we feel the exhaustion and we regret taking the action.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger allays contention.

We may not be able to control what we encounter day after day. We cannot control what people would want to do. What we can control is our responses and the atmosphere around us. Most times we can avoid the contention outrightly, don't allow ego get the better of you, for you are different, you carry God's Spirit:

Proverbs 10:12,23

Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.

Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

Our great examples in scriptures, were people who took care of themselves and their atmosphere, they did not allow what people around them did or what the world was saying, distract them from being who they were in God.

We really need to take heed. Little troubles shouldn't break us. We are indeed strong in the Lord.

Jesus said: ". . . enough is the evil of the day . . .".

Instead of focusing our attention on these little troubles, we could very well take time out and meditate on our calling, our dreams, our visions and goals.

We could spend the energy taking stock of where we are and where we are headed.

If the Lord opens our record file, will it be empty, or will we be worthy of reward.

Romans 12:2

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God

I see us focusing our energy on the right things.

We would not permit or dwell on those little conflicts.

We will succeed.

We are over-comers!

So help us Good Lord.

He calls us blessed.

Love

@ the watcher