TODAY'S RHEMA 1 Peter 3:10-11 10 For "He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. 11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.
The character of Suzy and Tabita were very contradictory, even though they were siblings. Suzy the oldest was a strict, and obedient lady. While her sister's, tend to rebel. The wide age differences made communication more difficult between them. They frequently had a big fight when Suzy tried to give advice to Tabita. Tabita thought that Suzy did not understand the life of young people. If so, they would throw hurtful words at each other and end with a cold war. The conflict between Suzy and Tabita did not end. Until one day, Tabita experienced a traffic accident and had to undergo treatment at the hospital.
During that time, Suzy patiently took care of her sister. She brought all her needs, she comforted and prayed for her. That's when God touched Tabita's heart. She could see that her sister really loved her. Even if Suzy scolded her, she knew it was for her good. Tabita was really sorry because all this time she seemed to prejudice. She thought her sister just didn't like to see her happy. She immediately apologized to her. Their relationship was restored by God.
Opinion differences will always exist and we will not be able to please everyone. However, if we live according to our heart and feelings, conflicts with the people around us can easily arise. Ask for guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit so that we are not easily provoked. With His help, we will be able to see differences with the right perspective. It may not be easy to live free from conflict, but it must continue to be pursued. Conflict will only make life uneasy and happy, while peace makes life beautiful. Good things await us when we live in peace. Ask for God's help, so that we can resolve every conflict in a short time and we can become peacemakers wherever we are placed so that we too can experience true freedom from God. REFLECTION Saudara Terkasih, Try to RESOLVE CONFLICTS and LIVE IN PEACE that you may enjoy the BRIGHT FUTURE He will give you. APPLICATIONS 1. Are you often involved in conflicts? 2. What are the things that mostly cause conflicts in your life 3. What can you do to avoid conflicts? TODAY'S PRAYER "Jesus, forgive me if I get angry easily so that I act or say things that hurt other's feeling. I regret it o Lord, give me Your heart that I could be more patient and control my tongue. Give me a clear heart to know Your will behind every problem happen in my life. Help me that I could resolve the conflicts with peace. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen."
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