Because one of the purposes for this blog is to be digital scrapbook and memory keeper for our children, I wanted to share something that has been a big help for me in dealing with the different relationships in my life- marriage, parent-child, friendship, church family, etc.
Hopefully these pearls of wisdom will help my kids in their relationships both now and in the future.
No. 1:
THERE ARE ALWAYS TWO SIDES
TO EVERY STORY
The older I get, the more I realize that quite often no one is 100% right and the other person 100% wrong. Often the truth of what really happened is somewhere between the two versions being told. To manage conflict and keep peace in a relationship, this is an important thing to keep in mind.
RELATED BIBLE VERSES
Proverbs 18:17
In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
HUMOROUS BUT MEANINGFUL ILLUSTRATION:
This is not the best resolution video- it is quite old. But I think this clip from "Everybody Loves Raymond" really captures what often happens when two people disagree. That is why compromise, forgiveness, understanding and prayer for the Lord's guidance and wisdom is so important when dealing with conflict between two people. And the ability to find some humor :)
No. 2: ONE MORE PEARL OF WISDOM:
