Internal conflict is analogous to arguing with oneself. A
college sophomore related that he had fallen in love with a woman he met in one
of his classes. After a two-year courtship, he felt uneasy about continuing the
relationship. He loved her, but something was wrong. Sensing his ambivalence,
she asked him to think about his commitment to her.
Fearing
he would hurt her feelings he denied his misgivings and assured her everything
was OK. The internal struggle between what he thought and felt and his inability
to be honest, put the relationship in jeopardy. He felt guilty about causing
her to feel rejected, but she sensed his uncertainty, which made it impossible
to trust him fully.
Internal conflicts
are difficult to discuss, but is essential to honesty. It’s encouraging to
realize God provides special moments for being honest about troubling thoughts
and feelings. Although it takes maximum courage to overcome the fear of being honest,
honesty can save a relationship while providing peace that only God can provide.
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