Stay Above Strife
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE |
“Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out” |
(Proverbs 17:14, NIV) |
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
Too often, people fall into the
trap of strife. Someone says something that rubs you the wrong way, and
before you know it, there is tension, quarreling and division. The Bible
tells us that strife opens the door to “every evil work.” It’s the
enemy’s greatest trap to keep people from living in victory. But you
don’t have to fall into the trap of strife, you can rise above it. Like
today’s verse says, you can simply drop the matter before it turns into
something bigger than it needs to be. You don’t have to sink down to
somebody’s level and argue with them and try to prove that you’re right.
You weren’t put on this earth to correct everybody around you.
If you are going to be all that God’s called you to be,
you have to learn to stay above strife. Instead of letting disagreements
pull your relationships apart, look for common ground to draw you
closer to the people in your life. Look for peace. Look for ways to be a
blessing. Stay above strife so you can enjoy your relationships and
experience the blessing He has for you!
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A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
Heavenly Father, I choose to stay above strife. I choose to honor You by seeking peace in my relationships. Empower me to walk in love and be an example of Your light everywhere I go in Jesus’ name. Amen. |
— Joel & Victoria Osteen |
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