The road to conflict is easy to find and travel on. Every
individual seeks power in some fashion, and power paves the way for
disagreements, arguments and fights. Power contributes to a sense of
individuality and importance. The healthiest relationships have a distribution
of power, with conflict kept manageable and within reason.
Ross
Perot, a past presidential hopeful, said, “Power is wonderful and absolute
power is absolutely wonderful.” A wise philosopher remarked, “He is most
wonderful who has power over himself.” Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit,
given by God. It enables conflict to remain healthy and resolutions to be discovered
that will enhance trust and intimacy.
The
interesting aspect of power is that once it’s possessed, power is extremely
difficult to give up. Jesus gave his disciples this challenge: “All power in
heaven and earth has been given to me, therefore go everywhere and make
disciples,” which means he gives us power to serve him wherever we are. May God
bless and keep you within his care.
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