My heart gets sad when I see division. Whether it be church divisions, friends parting ways, family fall outs or marriage break ups. I know first hand about how it feels and I pray that the Lord can someday heal the hurt and lonely. The Lord despises discord and dissension and we as Christians are called to be peacemakers not promoters of strife. I just cannot be subjected to it. I rather remove myself and pray for everyone than be a part of it. Gossip, resentment, any of it is wrong in every case. The ones that accuse others are usually the ones doing it themselves. The Lord wants us to prevent these actions , not allow ourselves to participate in them. If you are experiencing strife in your life, ask the Lord for healing and surrender it to Him. Remove yourself from it and pray yourself through it. It is what I have to do for my own spiritual walk. I can no longer be around people that are anxious and fearful and angry at everyone. If I have offended someone I try to work it out and apologize and ask for and/or receive forgiveness. But when someone wants to hold grudges or choose sides or perpetuate it, I know it is not the Spirit of God and I will not allow it in or near my life. Choose peace. Guard your tongue for words can not be taken back. Pray for peace in your heart if you are holding a grudge over someone. Ask the Lord to heal and repair your broken relationship(s). He can and He will.....
Matthew 5:9
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