Christmas is not easy for every family. Some people will face conflict during family gatherings. Today I want to offer some reflective questions that will help you manage your side of the equation:
• If I know conflict is coming my way, how should I act?
• What have I learned from conflict? Was it really worth it? Did it bring about lasting change?
• Am I interested in winning more than cultivating a good relationship?
• If the relationship is broken, what are some steps towards mending it?
• If fruitless confrontation starts to happen, are there ways I can separate myself from such confrontation? Do I need to physically remove myself from the same room as the person?
• If the conflict needs to happen, will I be ready to hear the other person? Will I be able to understand as I seek to be understood?
It is easy to post memes and give clap backs. Growing as a human being will take reflection, prayer and the courage to know what God requires of you.
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