Daily Devotional

WITH GOD’S HELP THE VICTORY IS ASSURED

December 22

hild of God, are you a bit timid or shy at times when it comes to facing people about important matters? Would you prefer simply to let something slip by rather than have a confrontation and be embarrassed? I want to tell you this child, if you need to face someone and speak honestly and directly about a matter to them, remember that your Heavenly Father loves for issues to be settled in favor of what is right and good in a situation. The key word to avoid using is "confrontation." To confront an issue sometimes carries the idea of a heated argument or a strong battle about the matter. This causes many people to avoid speaking boldly and in love to another person. Remember this, if you are facing a situation in which you need to address a matter where you or someone else has been seriously wronged, your Father is pleased to join the battle on your side to see a good, godly conclusion and resolution to the matter. A feared "confrontation" will be avoided by the guidance of the Holy Spirit on your behalf. He will steer you clear of this battling and take you to the level of Holy Spirit guided communication with others. The word of God tells you: "But speaking the truth in love may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ (Ephesians 4:25). You may be so hurt or angry with someone that you are afraid to speak the "truth in love." In this case, first make an offering of your attitude to the Father in Heaven. Then, pray for the exact timing and circumstance in which to speak directly and in love and kindness to the other person. Remember, "A soft answer turneth away wrath (anger), but grievous words stir up anger." (Proverbs 15:1) The Lord of Heaven loves to see troubled situations resolved through "reasoning together." It will work for you, my child. However, if you are bitterly angry and try to speak to someone in that anger, they will want to fight back and battle with you in return. It's your choice: Take it to your Father asking for wisdom, or try to handle it with anger and resentment. Only the first choice will succeed. Here is a suggestion: Write out your response in a letter form. It will help you to arrange your thoughts to make certain that they line up with the word of God in a situation. Then, in the correct timing of the Lord, you will speak to someone of the matter. You will be given success by the Lord. Beloved, bring down the walls and reconcile with your brother/sister. It is pleasing to your Father in Heaven.

Prayer

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Father in Heaven, I have avoided speaking the truth and seeing situations solved with the help of the Holy Spirit. Not anymore. You will stand with the person who is willing to reconcile and share the truth. That is my pledge to you. I will go to my brother and make this situation right now! In Jesus’ name, amen!