Don't Avoid

Most of us prefer to avoid confrontation. We have a strong aversion to the very vehicle God has appointed to restore true peace between people.

Whenever you take action on behalf of another person's well-being, you are taking a big risk. the comfort level between you may drop precipitously. Over time, however, the outcome of speaking the truth in love especially when the relationship is basically mature and healthy- is usually positive. The obstacle in your relationship turns into a building block, and the two of you reach new understandings, make new commitments and establish deeper trust. But we all know that it is much easier to write and read about tough love than actually to sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk with someone. Confronting people can be frightening, but God promises to be with us and help us as we do it.