CONFLICT - by Calvin Wulf
Spiritual Growth~
Conflict can create an opening for spiritual growth. I was reminded of this recently after a round of conflict situations. Yes, in this life there will be conflict.
As I reflected on this particular struggle, I was struck by my deep sense of love for the other person. That was a sign of Christ at work in my heart. Some of my thoughts, after all, were not very loving.
By reflecting on my unloving thoughts, I was able to see the other person more clearly. Maybe I saw the other person through the eyes of Jesus. I let that spiritual image enter my heart. I felt a sense of deep acceptance along with greater love and understanding.
It was a very simple exercise. There was no confessing or forgiving. I simply entered the presence of God where I reflected on my feelings and the other person. There was a burning in my heart as Christ was being formed in me.
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TAGS: Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Struggles, Reflecting Christ
Posted by Spiritual Formation House at 1/4/2011 7:00 AM 
Categories: ALL CALVIN'S ENTRIES, Spiritual Growth
Tags: Spiritual Growth Spiritual Struggles Reflecting Christ
Categories: ALL CALVIN'S ENTRIES, Spiritual Growth
Tags: Spiritual Growth Spiritual Struggles Reflecting Christ
I liked this devotional. Sometimes we forget that even when christians we are still humans and we WILL have conflicts to deal with, just with the difference that Christ's love is there for us to remind us to put first love and forgiveness before anger and resentment. God bless, I enjoyed reading your blog!
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