Conflict Resolution

Perhaps conflict resolution may be the one thing I am most under qualified to blog about.  But I do have an opinion and hopefully some insight.  Having four kids means there is always conflict at some level in our home, and resolution can be a struggle to achieve.  What I have found is that anger drives The Spirit away, but resolving problems can draw you nearer to God.  Perhaps this is because in anger we sometimes relinquish control of our emotions, words, actions etc.  This allows Satan the opportunity to "take control."  He is then able to orchestrate destruction.  Destruction of self-esteem, family bonds, love, friendship and harmony in the home.  In the rubble you will find failed marriages and broken families.  On the other hand, a family that works to resist the temptation to relinquish control  over to Satan, and instead turns to the Lord asking for understanding, compassion and strength will find that problems are worked through and bonds are strengthened.  Gotta go, I hear yelling...