Isn’t it interesting how conflict and struggle seem to
be pervasive in all areas of life? Most conflicts are resolvable by our being
willing to clear the air and ease tension. With determination to communicate, we
can discover solutions that restore peace, which ultimately provides confidence
and hope for a relationship.
Persistent
conflict tends to threaten intimacy and closeness, especially when discordant
voices override each other. However, momentary feelings of compassion can arise
to ease the tension so more conciliatory positions and solutions can be discussed.
Having an attitude of acceptance rather than being locked into a grim standoff
provides hope for solutions.
A willingness to
modify one’s perception of a problem can be the beginning for constructive
change to take place. Nicodemus had this experience when he met secretly at
night with Jesus to ask straightforward questions. When God’s Spirit indwells
the person, change is a reality that is transforming.
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