Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 6:16-23, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 18:21
No relationship is without conflict. Why? Because this side of heaven, we’re all flawed people. This being the case, being prepared to respond properly when our tempers flare and we need to confront someone or someone confronts us, would be wise on our part.
Anger is a powerful emotion that often times leads us to speak or spew ugly, hurtful words to others. Proverbs 18:21 tells us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” Our ugly words can damage relationships beyond repair, and once spoken, those cutting words can never be taken back.
We get a glimpse of conflict handled poorly in 2 Samuel 6:16-23. Michal is angry with David, and in her anger is waiting to confront David as soon as he returns from offering before the ark and blessing the people. David isn’t expecting an angry confrontation and immediately responds in kind with his own harsh and cutting words. The situation is a sad one, and at the end of the day, the relationship between this husband and wife has been damaged forever.
How do you tend to respond or react when you get angry with someone? Whether you’re pausing for several seconds before responding or waiting even longer, how is waiting to confront or address a person who has offended you helpful when conflict arises? What’s one lesson you learned about anger, conflict or confrontation from this passage? Tami
Source: Tami’s Blog
