Help in Conflict

Written by Gail Rodgers

“And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)

No one likes to be thought of as needy. We prefer other adjectives for ourselves, words that reflect strength or wisdom. Think about your own needs for a moment. It’s easier to think of someone else and how to help them but can you identify where you are have been needy lately?

There is a tool we can use to help us see our own need. It is the tool of paying attention to any conflict in our lives. Conflict often reflects unmet needs. Think about it for a moment.

Take a moment to recall the last encounter you had with conflict. Most of us don’t have to dig very far into our memories. Sometimes the unmet need is basic and easy to remedy such as the need for sleep. Yet often it is much deeper. The need to feel valued and heard or the need to be accepted or respected can cause conflict from a wounded heart.

15 Things God Won't Ask

Read this and then reflect on it. It's not the material things that matter...

God won't ask what kind of car you drove, but will ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.


God won't ask the square footage of your house, but will ask how many people you welcomed into your home.


God won't ask about the fancy clothes you had in your closet, but will ask how many of those clothes helped the needy.


God won't ask about your social status, but will ask what kind of class you displayed.


God won't ask how many material possessions you had, but will ask if they dictated your life.