“He who is of a proud heart stir up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.” – 
(Proverbs 28:25 NKJV)
Strife always brings problems. Out of it comes every evil work. Sometimes it is very difficult not to respond to people who speak against us. One time I was very upset because a woman had told some terrible lies about me. I wanted to respond by telling her off, but the Lord said, “Vengeance is mine.”
The Lord told me that He would fight for me and that I should bless my enemies. I made the decision not to enter into the strife. If was the Lord’s problem, not mine. If any fighting were to be done, the Lord would have to do it for me.
God prospered me in that situation. I will never forget it, and I remind myself of it when I have new opportunities for strife. Strife is a luxury you cannot afford; it is too expensive. Strife will cost you time, energy, and your mental peace and well-being. If you want to be a victorious Christian, stay out of strife.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Help us today to see the pitfalls of strife. Help us to rebuke and resist strife with all of our hearts. You said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Help us to see that we cannot be a part of strife.
In Jesus’s Name,
Amen.
Pray for God to make His protection and love real in your life.
