conflict

I do not like conflict. Some people thrive on it, but not me!

It makes my head hurt.

It makes my stomach hurt.

It makes my back hurt.

I just don't like it!!

I strive to love large. Sometimes I miss the mark. Sometimes the mark moves.

I want to be transparent and real and open and honest. IN ALL THAT I DO

I want to go about the Kingdom's work, but sometimes that includes conflict.

Why wouldn't it? Jesus lived a perfect life here on earth and he was persecuted and killed.

I live an imperfect life, so why wouldn't I encounter conflict?

Of course, I would, but that doesn't mean I have to like!

If we do encounter conflict, we should follow these words in Romans 12

9 Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. 10 Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle. 11 Don't burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, 12 cheerfully expectant. Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder. 13 Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality. 14 Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. 15 Laugh with your happy friends when they're happy; share tears when they're down. 16 Get along with each other; don't be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don't be the great somebody. 17 Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone. 18 If you've got it in you, get along with everybody. 19 Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it." 20 Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. 21 Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good. Romans 12:9-21 (The Message)