Our world today is filled with
conflict. No wonder some people find
themselves lamenting, “Why can’t we all just get along?”
Conflict is natural, neutral, and normal. It’s natural because people are different and
unique. Conflict is neutral because it’s
neither good nor bad; it simply is. It happens. It can work for us; it can work
against us. What matters is how we
manage it. Conflict is also normal
because in our broken world, where each of us is infected with selfish nature,
none of us should ever be shocked, or surprised
when conflict breaks out.
What
should we do? Turn to Scripture for both
strength and guidance. Use it for you devotions to help you work
through and grow from the conflicts in our world.
