Dear Lord,
Here we go again. Did You hear what he said? Did You see what she did? I’d like to give them a piece of my mind.
But wait. You would have me choose peace of mind instead.
I’m taking a deep breath and stepping back from the fight because You have called me to make peace my top priority. Instead of instructing me to butt heads, You instruct me to stand down. As I do, You will help me to initiate peace and encourage those You put in my life.
Your Word warns me to have nothing to do with foolish talk or arguments, which can lead to trouble. So I will work to bypass trouble by serving others with kindness, even if I have to suffer for doing good.
So help me to be gentle when You call me to explain those things that people don’t want to hear, for You may change their hearts so that they turn to the truth.
I can have more peace when I stop my complaining and arguing and avoid quarrels. Any fool can start a fight, but only a person of wisdom can avoid a conflict.
The best remedy You have given me for avoiding strife, quarrels, and hurt feelings is to love. As I love others with Your love, Your love will cover every wrong.
In the name of Jesus, amen.
So then, make it your top priority to live a life of peace with harmony in your relationships, eagerly seeking to strengthen and encourage one another.
Romans 14:19 TPT
Let me say it again. Have nothing to do with foolish talk and those who want to argue. It can only lead to trouble. A servant owned by God must not make trouble. He must be kind to everyone. He must be able to teach. He must be willing to suffer when hurt for doing good. Be gentle when you try to teach those who are against what you say. God may change their hearts so they will turn to the truth.
2 Timothy 2:23–25 NLV
Do everything without complaining or arguing.
Philippians 2:14 GW
Avoiding a quarrel is honorable.
After all, any stubborn fool can start a fight.
Proverbs 20:3 GW
Hate starts quarrels,
but love covers every wrong
Proverbs 10:12 GW