"Fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows."
(Matthew 10:31, AMP)
Regardless of what is happening in your life today, do not be afraid. The Lord God knows all your sorrows, all your stresses and all your problems. He is aware of each and every door you will walk through today.
God will provide a way of escape, if you will abide in Him. The way of escape may take a form you do immediately recognize. Sometimes God leaves us where we are in order to make our way through a situation, rather than rescuing us out of it. But, He is always there beside you, supporting, leading, and guiding you.
Often we have to deal with difficult people or situations which tax our patience or our moral strength. We may want to cave in and bend to another person's will simply because it would be easier and we don't want to deal with conflict. But, is it the right thing to do? Conflict is an inevitable part of being a member of a deeply flawed human race. Knowing how to deal with conflict and when to make a stand or when to simply let something go is true wisdom, something we need God's guidance for daily.
Most of us fear being disliked or rejected if we tell another person "no" or stand up to them. Sometimes there may be real consequences involved when we do, such as loss of job or a friendship. This is when we need to rely on God and remember, "Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9, NKJV). He will protect and guide us if we put our trust in Him.
This does not mean life will painless or our paths will be rock free, but it does mean we can hold our heads up with a clear conscience and stand for truth, regardless of the cost. When our hearts are linked with God, we can lovingly and respectfully disagree with others without falling into anger or defensiveness.
If the person we are being honest with becomes defensive or critical, we need to be willing to listen to any just criticism and be open to learning about our own faults. Sometimes things spoken in anger may contain some grain of truth. None of us are perfect and self-examination is a reflection of our maturity and humility. However, it may also be true that the other person is simply out to destroy and humiliate us and when this appears to be the case, we can simply walk away. When God disciplines it is through conviction, not guilt and humiliation.
If you are struggling today with a difficult person or situation, know that God is there beside you. He will not leave you or forsake. You can put your trust in Him. Ask Him to show you His way through the situation.
Copyright 2014 Kathy F. Sanders
(Feel free to link to this post, but please do not copy and paste without author's permission. Thank you!)
(Matthew 10:31, AMP)
Regardless of what is happening in your life today, do not be afraid. The Lord God knows all your sorrows, all your stresses and all your problems. He is aware of each and every door you will walk through today.
God will provide a way of escape, if you will abide in Him. The way of escape may take a form you do immediately recognize. Sometimes God leaves us where we are in order to make our way through a situation, rather than rescuing us out of it. But, He is always there beside you, supporting, leading, and guiding you.
Often we have to deal with difficult people or situations which tax our patience or our moral strength. We may want to cave in and bend to another person's will simply because it would be easier and we don't want to deal with conflict. But, is it the right thing to do? Conflict is an inevitable part of being a member of a deeply flawed human race. Knowing how to deal with conflict and when to make a stand or when to simply let something go is true wisdom, something we need God's guidance for daily.
Most of us fear being disliked or rejected if we tell another person "no" or stand up to them. Sometimes there may be real consequences involved when we do, such as loss of job or a friendship. This is when we need to rely on God and remember, "Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9, NKJV). He will protect and guide us if we put our trust in Him.
This does not mean life will painless or our paths will be rock free, but it does mean we can hold our heads up with a clear conscience and stand for truth, regardless of the cost. When our hearts are linked with God, we can lovingly and respectfully disagree with others without falling into anger or defensiveness.
If the person we are being honest with becomes defensive or critical, we need to be willing to listen to any just criticism and be open to learning about our own faults. Sometimes things spoken in anger may contain some grain of truth. None of us are perfect and self-examination is a reflection of our maturity and humility. However, it may also be true that the other person is simply out to destroy and humiliate us and when this appears to be the case, we can simply walk away. When God disciplines it is through conviction, not guilt and humiliation.
If you are struggling today with a difficult person or situation, know that God is there beside you. He will not leave you or forsake. You can put your trust in Him. Ask Him to show you His way through the situation.
Copyright 2014 Kathy F. Sanders
(Feel free to link to this post, but please do not copy and paste without author's permission. Thank you!)
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