Throughout life pivotal conversations will happen that determine the steps ahead (some would contend that every conversation is pivotal). There are some conversations we enjoy having and others that we are searching for a detour.
As a pastor I often hear it said, "Life would be so easy if it wasn't for the people." While sometimes such a statement can be tempting to embrace, the rest of life would be lonely and quite uneventful. But there are sometimes when unpleasant conversations must take place and no detour is available.
It's at these moments that reveal who you are as much as shape who you want to become. When these moments arrive, we must be sure that we speak the truth; speak the truth in love; and continue to have our conversation always be full of grace so that the other person is built up and not torn apart.
Is there a conversation that must take place with someone whom you have been avoiding? Have you hoped it would just go away if you gave it enough time? Such delay doesn't bring healing; but rather, infection. Make this day or week when you finally do what you know needs to be done. And don't forget - "a harsh word stirs up anger, but a gentle answer turns away wrath."
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