THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS IN CONFLICT
THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS IN CONFLICT
Crazy Happy - Part 7of 9
May 16, 2021 | Steven Barker| @stevenjbarker
The Problem: CONFLICT
God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
-Matthew 5:9 (NLT)
The Solution: Peacemakers pay ATTENTION
God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. -Matthew 5:8 (NLT)
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: Goodness... -Galatians 5:22 (NLT)
4 ways peacemakers pay attention:
1. Pay ATTENTION to what’s getting your ATTENTION.
“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”
Colossians 3:1-2 NLT
2. Stay CONNECTED to Jesus.
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: Faithfulness...
-Galatians 5:22 (NLT)
3. RUN to conflict.
“If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.”
Matthew 18:15 NLT
4. Be ready to FORGIVE.
““That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart.””
Matthew 18:35 NLT
My Next Steps Today Is:
Today I’m saying YES to Jesus
I will change what gets my attention this week
I’ll memorize Colossians 3:1-2 this week
Count on me for the Good Neighbor Project on 8/29
For Reflection & Discussion:
When you think about a typical day, what gets the bulk of your attention?
Who have you been avoiding conflict with?
Is there a prompting God has been bringing to you repeatedly? Are you willing to share it with someone? Are you ready to take action and trust God to lead you?
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