" QUARREL / TO HAVE IT OUT "

Good day To You,

I'm still feeling pretty good physically and I don't mind saying that I am so pleased to be getting out and about. God is so good and I feel so blessed to be the recipient of His love. Now this week we will be discussing " Quarreling " so settle in and let's get this party started.

Quarrel: To find fault (2) To dispute angrily: wrangle or to engage in blows.

How many times have you felt strongly enough about a subject to quarrel with another. PRIDE IS AN INGREDIENT IN EVERY QUARREL, so guard against pride. To say " I was wrong " or even that I need your advice " are difficult phrase to utter, because they require humility. If you find yourself constantly arguing, examine your life for pride. It stirs up conflict and divides people. Now, humility, by contrast, heals and that may be the path to travel. Be open to the advice of others, ask for help when you need it, and be willing to admit your mistakes.

Quarreling has been known to escalate into major conflicts, so be mindful. The Word of God says that quarrels and conflicts among believers are always harmful. We are told that quarrels result from evil desires battling within each of us. We want more possessions, more money, higher standards, and more recognition. When we want badly enough to fulfill these desires, we fight in order to do so. Instead of aggressively grabbing what we want, we should submit ourselves to God, ask God to help us get rid of our selfish desires, and trust Him to give us what we really need.

Ask God for the Wisdom to know when to withdraw and when to stand and fight. A person who is truly confident of his or her strength does not need to parade it. A truly brave person does not look for chances to prove it. A resourceful woman can find a way out of a fight. A man of endurance will avoid retaliating. Foolish people find it impossible to avoid strife. Please grasp hold of this, men and women of character can. What kind of a person are you?

Don't complain about the problems in your life, start to pray about them. You know some problems can be solved by careful thought or by rearranging our priorities. Some can be solved by discussion and good counsel. But some problems can be solved only by prayer. We should make a determined effort to pray when we feel like complaining, because complaining only raises our level of stress. Prayer quiets our thoughts and emotions and prepares us to listen. NOW LISTEN, I DON'T WANT TO FIGHT WITH YOU.

Until Next Time...

Jim