FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THE FIRST STEP IN RESOLVING INTERPERSONAL CONFLICTS ~ 31 May 2015

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

THE FIRST STEP IN RESOLVING INTERPERSONAL CONFLICTS

C. W. Moore, in his book, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict defines conflict as "struggles between two or more people over values, or competition for status, power, or scarce resources." Experts in conflict management believe that conflict is inevitable in any organization or relationship. Many strategies have been developed to mediate and resolve organizational and interpersonal conflicts. What is usually missing in these mediation processes is a biblical understanding of the nature and causes of conflict. James 4:1-2 indicates that the causes of fights and quarrels among us come from our desires to win, to have our way, to get what we want, to control the outcome. Therefore, according to God's direction, the first step in resolving interpersonal conflicts requires a self-examination of our motives, desires, wants, positions, and interests. The Bible teaches us to look within, and discover our own faults, before trying to correct the faults of others. Matthew 7:3-5 illustrates this point, "And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye."

Although conflict is unavoidable, it is not always negative. In fact there are some very positive outcomes that can be derived through conflict. The Chinese form the symbol for "conflict" by combining two terms: danger and opportunity. Conflict can be a destructive experience, or the opportunity to clarify confusion, roles and expectations. Conflict always provides an opportunity to glorify God, to serve God, and to grow in grace. Conflict gives us a chance to show God that we love, respect, honor, and trust Him. It also allows us to demonstrate to others God's principles of love, forgiveness, and humility. Philippians 2:3-4 advocates a spirit of collaboration in dealing with conflicts in interpersonal relationships. That is, to place the thoughts, ideas, and feelings of others on par with our own. As Stephen Covey suggests, "Seek first to understand and then to be understood."

Conflict mediation techniques and strategies are very useful and necessary. However, God would have us include some more significant ingredients to the resolution processes the two "Great Commandments:" "To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength ... and to love your neighbor as yourself" (Mark 12:29-31). Trust these two great commandments and they will take you where you need to go, imbue the right spirit within you, and direct you in the things you do.

CAPT Leroy Gilbert, CHC, USN

 

[Excellence]

Howdy!

[Publius]

Gd’evening.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Amazing Grace ~ Cherokee

Elvis ~ In The Garden

Jim Ed Brown ~ Chapel Bells Are Ringing

John Berry ~ Old Rugged Cross

Kitty Wells ~ Dust On the Bible

Red Sovine ~ Deck of Cards

The Statler Brothers ~ Church in the Wildwood

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Faith of Our Fathers

The Gaithers ~ What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Elvis ~ Precious Lord

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints

How Great Thou Art ~ Choctaw

Amazing Grace ~ Cherokee

Elvis ~ In The Garden

Jim Ed Brown ~ Chapel Bells Are Ringing

John Berry ~ Old Rugged Cross

Kitty Wells ~ Dust On the Bible

Red Sovine ~ Deck of Cards

The Statler Brothers ~ Church in the Wildwood

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Faith of Our Fathers

The Gaithers ~ What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Elvis ~ Precious Lord

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints

How Great Thou Art ~ Choctaw

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy!

Boy, we sure could use some resolving of interpersonal conflicts on FR today, sheesh!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Proud Marine Mom...and a Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

Thank you, Douglas, for your service to America.

[EXCH54FE]

Good Evening Kathy

(((HUGS)))

We are having a little rain tonight, forecast is for a wet week...

[mountainlion]

((((HUGS))))

That sounds like a resolution method.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine
feel alone or forgotten.

O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is loving kindness,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
And He will redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.

Psalm 130:7 & 8

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

A Blessed Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you.

[Publius]

IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE SUNG

Charles Ives (1874-1954), the father of modern life insurance, takes a conventional musical view of this psalm. There is a sense of New England Congregationalism in the vocal arrangement. (Charlie was the quintessential Danbury of Connecticut man.)

Charles Ives: Psalm 90

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Publius, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Enjoying your weekend? Any concerts lined up?

[Publius]

The concerts start in July, and I’ll be attending three a week for the entire month. Should be fun.

[combat_boots]

YourMorals.Org

http://www.yourmorals.org/explore.php

All kinds of tests people can look at/take.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...how are you feeling? MUCH better I hope.

Lynn-Dah doing well?

Did you have choir practice today?

Prayers continue for Steve...that his treatments go quickly and he recovers completely. And prayers for your Mom as well.

A Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

[left that other site]

We had a little rehearsal in my apartment today, and hopefully we will have a trio tomorrow.

Steve will get the chemo next week, so right now he is just waiting in the hospital

Mom is home...and hopefully will stay put so I can visit with her the middle week in June.

Lynn-dah is doing great...I love that ol’ gal!

(((((BIG HUGS)))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"

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[Excellence]

Thank you. He’s coming up for his birthday Saturday next.