It’s Worth It

Posted:  February 12th, 2012 (9:48am)

Jesus said that a house divided against itself cannot stand.  Have you ever thought about why it works that way?    Could it be  that He wanted us to see the vast array of forces united against us and help us understand the power of a togetherness?  The inference is that two people united in His name can stand up and win!  I like that!

So how is the Devil trying to separate you from the winning team?

Ask yourself these questions.   Have I settled for a second-rate marriage because it’s too costly to keep working on the problems? If  you’re a dependent, are you carrying grudges towards your parents for the decisions they’ve made.  And what about your church?  Are you able to believe the best about each other and interpret other people’s actions with favorable motives?

I know that Jesus shepherds us towards reconciliation.  And I know from 20+ years of pastoring that people shun those encounters.  But today is a new day.  It’s a day to prayerfully venture forward and make sure you work at tearing down the walls of separation in your heart, and in your relationships.

Nothing feels better than being in love.  It’s GREAT to feel it.  But nothing is more important than doing what love demands to stay in love – and that includes problem solving,  conflict resolution,  whatever you want to call it.  Don’t make excuses not to do it.  The people that love you the most are the ones willing to strain the relationship so that it can be strong.  Go for it.  Get the love back.  With Jesus help you can do it.  It’s worth it!