When you are on the battlefield, especially for souls, it can be easy to get "side-tracked" if you are not on your best guard. The enemy is always devising plans to disturb the peace of mind of God's people and take their focus off their mission. One of the ways the enemy uses to accomplish this is through misunderstanding.
All strife and quarrels start with a misunderstanding of some sort. ...
All strife and quarrels start with a misunderstanding of some sort. ...
Misunderstanding is like cancer on speed. It can kill relationships in a heartbeat; relationships that you really love and may even desire to keep.
But misunderstanding can strike at a moments notice, and before you know it, you are ensnared and swept away in its ugly currents. Romans 12:18 says, "If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men." In other words, if it is possible or if it can be done. However, the apostle knew that it would sometimes be difficult to get into and maintain such a state of peace, yet, he admonishes to be at peace with others even if they are not.
But what do you do when you encounter people who fail to understand a given situation after attempts to bring clarity and understanding? Don't stay in stuck zone, pray, forgive, be resolute and keep it moving. My experience has taught me that TRUTH doesn't always have a soft sweet sound and there will be times you will have to shut the open windows, doors, gates, cracks, and any loop hole that filters in the dissension and confusion before it overwhelms and consumes you.
As a child of God, you will always be the object of harsh criticism, and if you're popular enough, you'll even make it to the tabletop discussions of Roast Sunday or Tuesday's lunch or dinner. So determine to keep it moving.
An emotional reaction of frustration is the typical result when someone experiences something not making sense the first time - MISUNDERSTANDING.
~Narda Goodson, 2012 Will the REAL ME Please Stand Up!
But misunderstanding can strike at a moments notice, and before you know it, you are ensnared and swept away in its ugly currents. Romans 12:18 says, "If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men." In other words, if it is possible or if it can be done. However, the apostle knew that it would sometimes be difficult to get into and maintain such a state of peace, yet, he admonishes to be at peace with others even if they are not.
But what do you do when you encounter people who fail to understand a given situation after attempts to bring clarity and understanding? Don't stay in stuck zone, pray, forgive, be resolute and keep it moving. My experience has taught me that TRUTH doesn't always have a soft sweet sound and there will be times you will have to shut the open windows, doors, gates, cracks, and any loop hole that filters in the dissension and confusion before it overwhelms and consumes you.
As a child of God, you will always be the object of harsh criticism, and if you're popular enough, you'll even make it to the tabletop discussions of Roast Sunday or Tuesday's lunch or dinner. So determine to keep it moving.
An emotional reaction of frustration is the typical result when someone experiences something not making sense the first time - MISUNDERSTANDING.
~Narda Goodson, 2012 Will the REAL ME Please Stand Up!
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Narda Goodson
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