Conflict resolution requires each person to be
open-minded to new ideas and possibilities. Otherwise, people stay fixated in
the same old rut because there is no other option. However, there are times
when inroads to resolution of conflict come unexpectedly. A young woman felt
obligated to ask her husband for a decision on each problem she faced.
Then his job abruptly required that he
be away from home several days each week which meant she had to make independent
choices. Although feeling insecure, she was forced to explore the unfamiliar
territory of independent decision making while he was gone. This change forced
the couple to begin trusting each other.
Surprisingly,
this couple’s relationship improved dramatically as each became more trusting
and confident. Where unhealthy relationships exist because of conflict, God
faithfully sends chances to make inroads for change. He expects us to be alert
and willing to change unhealthy behavior and trust his leadership for those changes.
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