Yesterday I spoke on the topic of conflict resolution to a group of pastors. I called it the "The Coward's Guide to Conflict." Why? I don't like dealing with conflict. In my natural state I would rather avoid it then deal with it. So I shared some things I have leanred a long the way:
1. Am I prolonging the agony by postponing the surgery?
2. Have I affirmed my commitment to the other person?
3. What was my part in the conflict?
4. Has Satan used this conflict to get my eyes off the big picture?
5. Have I taken time to “seek 1st to understand”?
6. Have I listened to both sides of the story?
7. Do I expect that we can work out the issue?
8. Have we lost sight of what we have in common?
9. Have I helped recall their past good relationship?
10. Do I believe: “Conflict is inevitable. No one has to be at fault. Conflict just is. Lets focus on working things out.”
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