20 Days Of Relational HealthSample

Even Christians can act rude, hurtful, and prideful. Many of us have been legitimately wounded by fellow believers, and sometimes by church leaders. Recently I sat down with some church leaders and left the conversation feeling misunderstood and judged. My first reaction was bitterness. I was ready to quit and find a new place to serve.
Then after seeking wise counsel, praying, and opening my Bible I felt God giving me a clear command. Seek peace. Pursue unity to bring Me glory.
1 Peter 3:8-9 gave me strength and comfort to respond humbly instead of harshly when I felt wronged. It says, “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing” (NIV). In 1 Peter 3, Peter, one of the apostles, was talking to Christians, urging them to live in peace with each other for the sake of Christ.
How does he tell us to do so?
We must show compassion and humility when our injured pride wants to choose bitterness. We intentionally speak kindness and blessing in the face of insult. It won’t be easy. But God promises that even if we are rejected or misunderstood by man for our faith, we are counted blessed in His eyes. Living in that truth helps our wounded hearts mend and forgive.
~ Andrea Chatelain
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About this Plan

Our hearts crave deep, lasting connections--to know we are loved and belong. This Bible reading plan will help you grow in your relationships as you learn to love others well, speak and live in truth, and set the healthy boundaries that will allow your relationships to thrive.
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