Day 7 of "7 Seeds to Sow to reap a better family & relationship"

Today is the last day of the "7 Seeds to Sow for a Better Harvest" concerning family and relationships. However, there is still so much to learn, and that I desire to share with you. So, stay connected and let's be all we can, and do all we can do, to insure a "Harvest We Are Longing For".

The 7th and final “Seed” involves learning the value of healthy conflict resolution. I know that conflict isn’t a popular topic. In fact, most of us see conflict as a rude, and unwelcome interruption in our lives, rather than a normal and necessary part of being in relationships. Unresolved conflict is one of the main problems that plague marriages and families.

POV stands for Point of View. Healthy conflict means, we try to put ourselves in their shoes. We work to understand more than, we work to prove we are right. Statements like "I feel", work so much better than, "You always, or you never." Conflict is inevitable, but hurting harsh statements and, unresolved conflict are not inevitable.

The goal in a family is to not just allow, but create an environment where everyone can be heard and, everyone tries to understand the other person. Children that grow up in this type of environment, grow up with greater self-confidence and self-esteem. They do better in school. Couples who learn to engage in healthy conflict resolution stay married longer and, live longer.

Ephesians 4"31-32 (ESV) "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."

Action Step: Begin today to seek to understand more than you seek to be understood. Be kind with your words and create an environment where others can be comfortable sharing their heart.