Power
struggles seem to be a never-ending issue. Ingrained in human nature and
empowered by self-centeredness and basic insecurity, the fire is fueled in the fight
for dominance. There is, however, a healthy side to conflict, but it requires
those involved to be willing to communicate openly and honestly so that practical
resolutions can be discovered.
God gives us power to love, hate,
repent, and forgive, but he holds us accountable for how we manage conflicts
and disagreements. Benjamin Disraeli, a former prime minister of England, stated
this truth: "All power is a trust, and we're accountable for its
exercise." How power is exerted depends on maturity, feelings of security,
and the capacity to love others.
We're
created by God to be dependent in healthy, positive ways. Threats to that
dependency create insecurity, which then encourages arguments. Choosing to change
begins by entrusting yourself and others into God's care, which means to trust
in the Lord for wisdom and to do as wisdom instructs. God then will give you
the desires of your heart.
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