THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

LOOK FOR WAYS TO BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS

It’s easy to fall into the trap of strife when someone says something that irritates you, leading to tension and division. The Bible warns that strife opens the door to all KINDS of evil. It’s a tactic used to prevent people from living VICTORIOUSLY. However, you don’t have to SUCCUMB to strife; you can rise ABOVE it. As today’s verse suggests, you can let go of the issue BEFORE it escalates. You don’t NEED to argue or prove you’re right. Your purpose isn’t to CORRECT everyone around you.

To fulfill God’s CALLING, you must learn to stay ABOVE strife. Instead of letting disagreements tear your relationships APART, seek common GROUND to bring you closer TOGETHER. Pursue PEACE and look for ways to be a BLESSING. By staying ABOVE strife, you can enjoy your relationships and experience the BLESSINGS INTENDED for you.

Today’s Scripture:

“Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.”

Proverbs 17:14, NIV