There are times when the members of our family disagree...sometimes calmly other times not so much. Before we get angry and say something that cannot be taken back...we need to stop and ask, "Does what we disagree on have any eternal value?' "Is it really going to matter a day, month, or year from now...10 years from now...for eternity?"
Words from our mouths can slip out so quickly...never to be able to take them back.
Our actions and words may be the only Jesus that a person sees in a day. Guarding our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus in all that we do and in all that we say will make us aware of every moment of sharing His love and forgiveness.
The only answer with this is found in His Word and trusting God to help us. So that we will be able to call upon the Holy Spirit and scripture when the times of disagreement occur...Pausing before speaking and ask Him to guide our words and actions. If you've been wronged...forgive that person, if you have not been shown love..love that person. Jesus came so that ALL might be saved...We are called to show His love and forgiveness to all. No matter how hard it can be.
The outcome will always be glorifying to Him!
Heavenly Father, thank you for your presence in our lives and for sending Your only Son, Jesus that we have Him to model our actions and show love, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, and kindess that you can give us guidance through your Holy Spirit during times of disagreement and uncertainty. Please give me discernment when under stress, during trials and tribulation that Your will be done in all that is said and done. Amen.
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
