Bernard P. Fife
June 21, 2017
Pam Ford Davis
Tags: Barney Fife, Conflict, Coosa Journal, Devotionals, faithwriters, Pam Ford Davis, Pam's Tea And Testimonies, Tea Pot Testimony, Wing His Words, With God Daily
To quote words of wisdom by Bernard P. Fife, “Nip it!”
“To start a conflict is to release a flood;
stop the dispute before it breaks out (Proverbs 17:14 HCSB).”
Yup; nip it. Stop the disagreement before it ‘blossoms’ into a raging battle of trying to prove who is right.
Imagine a caution light. It can serve as a warning.
Next, put your brakes on as the light turns red.
In anger, you may be seeing red but stop.
Wait until the light turns green. Regain control behind the wheel of words before leaving the scene.
You have nipped conflict in the bud.
Congratulations!
Entry Filed under: Christian Growth,Devotionals,Relationships
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Pam Ford Davis |
June 24, 2017 at 11:58 am
Thanks. Love ya Lou Jean!
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Lou J. Cannon |
June 24, 2017 at 11:42 am
YES GOOD ONE !!
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Pam Ford Davis |
June 22, 2017 at 12:23 pm
Thanks Susan; it was a fun write!
Love & Prayers,
Pam
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Susan Tate Ferguson |
June 22, 2017 at 2:39 am
Pam, I love this practical and cheerful little devotional that says so much. We all have opportunities for conflict to arise, and like you say, we have to “nip it” before it starts. Thank you and God bless you.
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