Hey Guys…just wanted to pass along some thoughts to you from my devotions this morning. Concerning communication and conflict…these things are great to keep in practice with your daily lives.
If you can Master Communication…you Manage Conflict. When we take the initiative with communication by creating healthy environments and keeping things right in the eyes of God then we’re able to manage conflict in such a way that it becomes a win for others as well as for the kingdom. Notice these powerful versus shared in Proverbs 15: 1-7 and its counsel concerning managing conflict:
1. Remain calm and gentle when confronting conflict and your example will become contagious. (v.1)
2. Speak wisely; making sure your information is truthful and accurate. (v.2)
3. Remember, God is the ultimate Judge and will execute justice. (v.3)
4. Use your words to foster healing, fix the problem, not the blame. (v.4)
5. Stay teachable; be open to correction and quick to apologize when wrong. (v.5)
6. Add value to everyone who contacts you, even when you disagree. (v.6)
7. Speak words that spread knowledge and understanding. (v.7)
Here are some practical tips for you to work with…
1. Don’t brag (v.1-2) Leaders know and understand how little they get from self-promotion.
2. Don’t envy (v.4) Leaders sabotage themselves if their motive is to keep up with others.
3. Be forthright (v.5-6) Leaders don’t fear confrontation, but speak the truth in love.
4. Don’t forsake your roots (v.8) Leaders understand the power of relational heritage.
5. Stay focus (v.9-10) Leaders work at maintaining relationships and meeting needs.
6. Add value (v.17) Leaders sharpen those with whom they come in conflict.
7. Don’t be moved by flattery (v.21) Leaders stay humble or you will stumble.
