How Do God's Wisdom and Discernment Ease Strife?

What promotes joyful, happy family reunions is the absence of conflict and tension. Of course some stress and pressure are expected, but not disruptive arguments. Disagreement is possible, for everyone cannot always be on the same emotional page, but maturity will ease difficult moments.

God gives wisdom and discernment to those who seek it, who promote peace and harmony to avoid stress and contentiousness. How is this accomplished? Seek and promote compatibility and agreement rather than differences. Remember, some families cannot discuss issues like politics and religion, so these subjects should be avoided.

Proverbs 16:24 reminds us again that “Kind words are like honey – sweet to the taste and good for your health.” Words spoken with kindness encourage compatibility and maturity to dominate gatherings. This is the focus of joyful family get-togethers. Always think before you speak. 

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[Jesus said,] “Every one, then, who hears the words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house upon the rock.” 

~Matthew 7:24 Revised Standard Version

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An Encouragement at Any Age

Children go through developmental milestones such as learning to crawl, pull up, walk and develop language. Some children are early in mastering these objectives while others are late, but in time most children are successful in acquiring these skills. Each stage of life has to be met with resilience to overcome expected frustrations.

While there are major milestones to be experienced and accepted during each stage of life, most obstacles can be overcome. One myth about senior adulthood is that a decline in mental functioning is inevitable. While this is true in some cases, your attitude and willingness to exercise your intellect will keep you sharp as you grow older.

Again, it's your attitude and beliefs that impact your personal joy and satisfaction while acquiring a life worth living. Being an encouragement to others is a rewarding task at any age. Proverbs 16:24 is a reminder that  "Encouragement is like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and healing to the bones.” Why not adopt encouragement as your objective? 

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Remember your Creator in the days of your youth.

~Ecclesiastes 12:1a New International Version

I have created you and cared for you since you were born.

I will be your God through all your lifetime, 
yes, even when your hair is white with age.

I made you and I will care for you. 

I will carry you along and be your Savior.

~Isaiah 46:3-4 The Living Bible