Prolific You

Happy September! Yes, it is our last leg of 3rd quarter in case you keep track. For me, I started the month attracting all sorts of conflicts with people. At first, I reacted and expressed my two cents which was of course not the godly type of response (help me Holy Spirit), and after a minute or so you guessed it; I was back repenting and begging for forgiveness.

Thankfully all went well in the end, but what I have learned from this is the truth and life in these Words: “The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger rests in the bosom of fools. Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not inquire wisely concerning this.” Ecceles: 7:8-10.

Today, I have learned the power of holding my peace before exploding and that in every conflict there is much to learn–a lesson necessary in life and inevitable if one is to live with people and/or walk in wisdom when the next conflict shows up…this is inevitable by the way; unless you are in space?!

So, instead of avoiding conflicts; confront them head on, but only after seeking the LORD in prayer, and then face the person squarely, resolve the matter, and peace will abide with you! Psalms 26 really helped me let go! Whatever comes your way though, my prayer is that you will embrace things stoically with the power of the Holy Spirit, and learn the wisdom necessary for you as well as the blessings that lurks with some trials/ conflicts. Yes, sometime these challenges/trials are from God to train you and I, and are often ensued with a promotion if you triumph. May you therefore move from glory to glory, strength to strength in September and beyond. I pray your September will be free of conflict in Jesus name! Hugs,