Unresolved
conflict builds a bridge to emotional distance that separates those who love
and cherish each other. Conflict most
often centers on the issue of control. In
some marriages the battle for control begins immediately, not necessarily an aggressive
striving for control but perhaps a subtle, indirect effort to demonstrate power.
The attempt to gain power may remain activated
indefinitely. This is especially true where a healthy balance of
power remains unnegotiated. Freedom of
choice is a God-given privilege, but conflict attempts to negate the right to choose.
Even God gives each person the right to
choose or reject his grace and mercy.
Conflict
driven by greed, fear or insecurity strives to extinguish the right to choose. According to Proverbs 29:25, "Fear of man
will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe." Establishing trust in God and others diminishes
fear. Trust builds a bridge to freedom
from the bondage of conflict.
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Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t
try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do,
everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track.
Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to
God! Run from evil!
~Proverbs 3:5-7 The Message
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