Counseling Corner - November 2010
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Counseling Article
November 2010
by Donna Ridge

Romans 12: 18 if it is, possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

If only, we could all live by this scripture, what a peaceful world we would have. Seriously, we cannot be responsible for the actions of others, but we are responsible for our own actions and how we handle situations in our own lives.

Being at peace with others does not mean that we have to be their best friend or even have a casual relationship with them. It does mean that we should not be little them to others or air anyone’s dirty laundry. It is human nature when we are hurt to want to lash out and let others know what a terrible person the other person is. God cannot honor that. Really it can make the person doing the lashing out be undesirable to be around. Many times in my life people have wronged me and of course my flesh would want to say nasty and spiteful things. Only by the grace of God could I refrain from voicing my anger and unhappiness. In the end I may have confided in a few people that I knew would not repeat what I said. Everyone needs a confidant that you know will hold you accountable to live in a Godly manor and will not take up your offence. The next time you feel slighted, insulted or ignored etc. Remember this verse and be as the world says “the bigger person”, but we know that it is the Godly way. Pray that the God of all peace will help us to be that person who decides t live in peace and bring peace rather than in constant tension and upheaval. May God help us all!
 
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