TALENTS HOMEBASE: Stay Above Strife

TODAYS SCRIPTURE

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out
(Proverbs 17:14, NIV)

TODAYS WORD

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. Its the enemys greatest trap to keep people from living in victory. But you dont have to fall into the trap of strife, you can rise above it. Like todays verse says, you can simply drop the matter before it turns into something bigger than it needs to be. You dont have to sink down to somebodys level and argue with them and try to prove that youre right. You werent put on this earth to correct everybody around you.

If you are going to be all that Gods 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!

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.