Strife causes stress, whether a current experience or a future possibility. Strife can be defined as conflict, discord or dissension between individuals or isolated within your emotional self. Stress creates mental and physical tension, ranging from minor to severe, depending on each person’s perception of a situation.
One way to manage stress caused by strife is to negotiate a solution to whatever caused the conflict.
Genesis 13 tells how Abraham initiated a settlement between himself and his nephew Lott. “Let us end the quarrel between us, for we are brothers. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right.”
Abraham offered a positive choice that could not be rejected. His faith in God was strong and mature, so he knew God would bless him for settling the dispute. This is a positive way to manage stress and reduce harmful strife. Believe right now that God will bless you abundantly for following the same method.
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Abram said to Lott, “Let
us not have fighting between us…After all, we’re family. Look around. Isn’t
there plenty of land out there? Let’s separate. If you go left, I’ll go right; if
you go right, I’ll go left.”
~Genesis 13:8-9 The
Message
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