I tell y’all what, I know God is growing me right now and not in a way I would have ever imagined or preferred! But isn’t that how God works? If we knew what he was doing all the time and knew how he was going to do it then why would we need him?

We live in a broken sinful world so we know conflict will arise. Unfortunately, that conflict usually takes us by surprise and we have no time to prepare. Here is something we can remember when we find ourselves in these situations,

Ephesians 4:29 says “Let no corrupt talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear it.

Max Lucado put it this way, “Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.”

If that isn’t how your last conflict went and your feeling a little convicted, that’s okay! God is growing you! It’s part of your sanctification and being humble and being willing to forgive and ask for forgiveness is such a beautiful thing.

Also, I want to encourage you. If you are going through a time that seems like every aspect of your life is tainted with conflict, give it to God. Lay it down at the foot of the cross. Let go of what is weighing your heart down and let Jesus carry it. It’s a sweet sweet relief.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

We can’t handle this life on our own. That’s why God gave us his one and only son, so that those who believe in Him won’t have to bear the burdens alone. We may not have the answers to why we go through hard times but we know the one who does. We just need to trust the process and have faith that whatever He is doing will be all for His glory!