Got Conflict?

Conflict! Boy, can I write a book on just that subject…

There’s homeschooling trials, disobedient kids, piles of laundry, marital spats, being locked out of the home, the occassional trip to the Emergency Room, and let’s not forget internal conflict like that ever present mom guilt.

While most of my conflict isn’t as dramatic as those in a good novel (Thank, God!) it still interferes with my life and what God has called me to do.

Sure. Some conflict is good. It helps us grow. Fleshes out our impurities so to speak. Brings the dirt to the surface so God can wash us clean. Conflict can draw us close to God if we let it.

But the conflict that keeps us from glorifing God by using the talents and gifts He gave us is NOT good. It just hinders the blessings God has for us and those he wants to touch through us.

So, here’s the question.

What’s keeping you from reaching your writing goals? Is it something internal that you can control like procrastination? Lack of planning? Too many distractions? Fear?

Or is it bigger, more external conflicts that control your life?

Whatever the conlict, there is a way to overcome it, whether by doing something about it or going to God who can!