Peace by Piece - Session 3

Peace by Piece, pt 3
August 28, 2016


Big Idea: True love moves in when failing love moves out.

The number one predictor of divorce or broken relationships is poor CONFLICT RESOLUTION

How God Makes People Whole:
The WORD of God
The SPIRIT of God
The PEOPLE of God

Proverbs 27:5-6; 17

How Do I Speak The Truth In Love?
Don’t SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
Don’t SPREAD THE BIG STUFF
Don’t stop if you GET STIFFED

Colossians 3:12-14 2 Timothy 2:24-26 Ephesians 4:1-3

Eight Step Action Plan:
PRAY - for humility and wisdom 1 Peter 5:5
PLAN - your words carefully Proverbs 20:18
CHOOSE - the right time and place Proverbs 16:21
ASSUME - nothing except that you lack information Proverbs 18:17
LISTEN - carefully Proverbs 18:13
SPEAK - only words that build up Ephesians 4:29
ASK - for feedback Proverbs 18:2
TRUST - God Romans 12:18

COMMUNITY GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. When you think of the last conflict you had, what growth area was exposed in you, that could benefit from God’s help?

2. What are some helpful verses in God’s Word to help you with that?

3. Which resonates more with you, a need to stop worrying about the little things, or a need to unnecessarily sharing with others about your conflict?

4. What is a practical step you can take this week, to work toward health in that area?

5. Is there a relationship that you need to resolve conflict with? What step can you take today, to begin to move toward restoration with that person?