Conflict affects people in different ways. Some folks internalize their difficulties – which can lead to sustained anger and frustration. First, take a look at 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 which says: “For which cause we faint not; but through our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen or Eternal.
Listen: Others fully vent their feelings and an emotion – which may make them feel better momentarily but does not solve their problems. Still others try to ignore their problems, hoping they will disappear as time passes.
In God’s plan conflicts initiate the following scriptural scenario:
First, our conflicts should drive us to the Lord Jesus Christ. We look to God’s Word to guide our conduct; we seek His face to steady our course. We lean on His strength, depend on His wisdom, and take refuge in His arms.
Second, we entrust our problems to the Lord’s care. God is responsible for His children. Our conflicts concern Him, and He promises to sustain us if we cast our burdens on Him (1 Peter 5:6-7).
Third, we thank God for an outcome that glorifies Him. The Lord uses our conflicts to produce outstanding results that will benefit us on earth and in heaven.
By taking our problems to the Father, we have engaged our Mighty God to work in our behalf. These problems can be solved as we allow Him to fight our battles for us. You might want to take a look at (Exodus 14:14 and Revelation 19:11).
