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Unity among Believers!

Unity among Believers!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for people of faith needing to resolve bitter disagreements. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever know anyone involved in a family feud?

Disagreements happen, but ongoing grudges and bitterness can be devastating. It is so sad when brothers and sisters in Christ split. Are you in opposition to other believers?

Stop for a minute and think about the options. Do you want to stay upset, or do you want to find a way to get along?

Psalm 133:1 (ESV) says:
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”

When people pass away with unresolved issues, reconciliation will not be possible. Try to settle differences while there is still time. This may require taking a leap of faith.

Recall what songwriter Don Moen wrote: “God can make a way when there seems to be no way.”

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Show Restraint!

Show Restraint!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who show restraint. In Jesus’ name, amen.

We pick up the saga of King Saul and David.

King Saul had been hunting for and hoping to kill David. David hides in a cave with his men. While searching for David, Saul happened to go into the same cave where David and his men were hiding because 1 Samuel 24:4 (ESV) says, “Saul went in to relieve himself.”

David knew that Saul was God’s anointed King, and even though David had the chance to kill Saul, David instead cut off part of Saul’s robe instead.

As Saul was leaving the area, David revealed he had cut off part of the robe, and he told Saul how he could have killed him.

In 1 Samuel 24:16-22 (ESV) we learn Saul was moved by this incident.

“As soon as David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, ‘Is this your voice, my son David?’ And Saul lifted up his voice and wept. He said to David, ‘You are more righteous than I, for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil. And you have declared this day how you have dealt well with me, in that you did not kill me when the Lord put me into your hands. For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safe? So may the Lord reward you with good for what you have done to me this day. And now, behold, I know that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand. Swear to me therefore by the Lord that you will not cut off my offspring after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father’s house.’ And David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.”

Would you have been tempted to kill Saul or would you show restraint?

What choice will you make the next time you have a chance to retaliate against someone?

If given the chance, follow David’s example, and opt for a peaceful resolution.

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Do Not Cause Trouble in Your Own Household!

Do Not Cause Trouble in Your Own Household!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who do not cause trouble in their own household. In Jesus’ name, amen.

There are plenty of ways to bring trouble on your own household. There are extreme cases like adultery. Others include financial infidelity where one spouse lies to the other about their spending habits. Anger can shake the core of any household.

Proverbs 11:29 (ESV) is about what happens to those who trouble their own household.

“Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.”

Are you at risk of inheriting the wind? If you are the cause of trouble in your household, find a way to reconcile. Allow God to change your heart, so you can preserve your family.

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Hide from God?

Hide from God?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are glad they cannot hide from you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

There is a television commercial about people playing Hide and Go Seek in the desert. That game is not well suited to such a setting.

According to Psalm 139:11-12 (ESV), when a person wants to hide from God, there is nowhere to hide.

“If I say, ‘Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light about me be night,’
even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is bright as the day,
for darkness is as light with you.”

Even though a person can try to be invisible, God will know. He can see. Stop running and turn to God, confess, and seek reconciliation.

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Lacking Unity among Believers?

Lacking Unity among Believers?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for people of faith needing to resolve bitter disagreements. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever know anyone involved in a family feud?

Disagreements happen, but ongoing grudges and bitterness can be devastating.

It is so sad when brothers and sisters in Christ split. Are you in opposition to other believers? Stop for a minute and think about the options. Do you want to stay upset or do you want to find a way to get along?

Psalm 133:1 (ESV) says: “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”

When people pass away with unresolved issues, reconciliation may not be possible.

Try to settle differences while there is still time. This may require taking a leap of faith. Recall what songwriter Don Moen wrote: “God can make a way when there seems to be no way.”

Tell me what you think below.