All relationships that are close will develop tension at one time or another. It's simply part of life. Struggles, stresses and worries all take their toll and we can find a relationship has sandpaper edges. Unless short accounts are kept the cycle will go on. If not intentionally stopped it will wreak havoc in any home.
God tells us
to pray
to bless
"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you" (Luke 6:27).
God is telling us that our only true resource is prayer.
* Prayer will guard our own hearts from bitterness and hatred.
* Prayer will call in the power of the Holy Spirit to work in the relationship.
* Prayer will bring blessing to the life of the other.
If you find yourself in a tension filled relationship today, begin to pray for the other person.
In the course of life you will encounter tension in relationships with those you love. Choosing to pray about the relationship is the first step. Speaking words of blessing into the relationship is the next step.
Don't settle for sandpaper relationships in your home as the norm.
* Pray blessing
* Act kindly
* Ask God to put love in your heart.
* Treat them as you would want to be treated.
(0358) 09 Oct 2007