Navigating Conflict (And Why It Can Be A Good Thing)Sample

Don’t Overreact

A surefire way to cut the conversation short and miss resolution is by overreacting and exploding out of anger. The other person will most likely shrink into a shell or explode in return, and neither will lead to a solution. Giving into the anger you might be experiencing will most likely lead to further tension which is why Proverbs 15 gives instruction to remain gentle in our approach.

Instead, remain cool, calm, and collected. In fact, be of a loving nature. 1 Peter 4:8 says that love covers a multitude of sins and this will prove true when addressing something difficult with another person.

When you feel that anger boiling up within you, take a deep breath and remember to act out of the love and gentleness our Spirit enables us to provide. It won’t always be easy, but practice this technique and watch as God transforms the blueprint of your conversations.

Chances are you care about the person you’re working through this conflict with and carry that with you. Remember the care you have for them and respond from that place.