It's inevitable - a church is people. People of different backgrounds, opinions, personalities, likes, dislikes. Conflict is a natural part of life - it can make us stronger. It helps us grow stronger relationships if handled well. But, conflict isn't usually handled well - we hold on, we keep score, we explode, we go "in". It's an issue we talk a lot about around here because we see it all the time - at work, in our marriages, our small groups, our church - its the result of living in a broken world of imperfect people.
Read a very encouraging piece on "God's Battle Plan for Church Conflict" (you can read it here). How often I don't operate according to God's battle plan. I operate out of my fatigue, my perspective, my view of truth. I wonder how different we would look if we operated more in His plan?
Any time God's people move forward, conflict is going to happen (read about Moses leading the people in Exodus sometime). Change upsets the status quo - it forces us into uncomfortable places.
I'm so appreciative of those who call the Creek "home" and our leaders who are trying to learn how to live out Real Life with me. It isn't always easy and we don't always get it right but thanks for working hard and let's keep God's Battle Plan in front of ours!
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