THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

LOOK FOR WAYS TO WALK IN PEACE WITH THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE

If we realized the destructive force that STRIFE is, we would be more careful to not allow it into our relationships. It can creep into relationships by starting small, maybe through a comment or a wrong look from someone, and can then escalate into something much bigger. When we let our guard down and say things that are disrespectful, hurtful or demeaning, we’re not just damaging our relationship, we’re inviting the destructive SPIRIT of strife into that relationship. But when you choose to CEASE from strife and OVERLOOK an offense, you are acting HONORABLY and honoring GOD. How do you avoid strife? The Bible tells us that LOVE covers over many offenses. Love STOPS strife. It means that you give people the benefit of the doubt. You consider what THEY may be going through instead of focusing on how they reacted to YOU. Maybe someone was short with you at the office, but they may have a loved one in the hospital. Instead of getting upset, walk in LOVE—be patient and KIND to them. LOOK for ways to walk in PEACE with the people in your life and put an END to strife!

Today’s Scripture:

“It is an honor for a man to cease from strife…”

Proverbs 20:3, AMP