A few thoughts on dealing with relational conflict. (Or in other words, stuff I have learned the hard way.) 1) Sometimes its not possible to live at peace with others. The important thing is that you do your part, and leave the rest to God. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18) 2) Because there are times when its not possible to live at peace with others, there will be times when your relational knots stay knotted. At these times, closure is a gift you give to yourself with help from the Holy Spirit. You dont need one more conversation, or one more last word with the other person to be at peace with yourself. 3) If someone doesnt want to make peace with you, its their issue, not yours. If you have asked forgiveness if you have been wrong or sinned against the other party, if you have done what you can to follow Gods will for relational healing and peacemaking, and the other party doesnt want to make peace, it doesnt mean you are a bad person and deserve to be punished. Stop beating yourself up. 4) Some people will love you and accept you. Some wont. Its a part of life. Accept it. Do your best to love, but when others dont love and accept you, focus your energies on the people God has given you who are a positive influence. 5) When rejection happens, keep your heart free from bitterness and keep forgiving so that you can continue to love well in the future. And, so your new relationships wont suffer. Bitterness defiles many. (See Hebrews 12:15) 6) Pray for those who have hurt you and ask God to bless them. (Matthew 5:44)
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:22:19 +0000
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