Recently, I went about creating some wall posters with varied writings. Some were scriptures I wanted to have before me to read and declare throughout the day. Then I had others with some words of wisdom and inspiration of my own. I want to share one of those with you today.
This one has three short sentences upon which I will elaborate.
1. Never give up.
We covered this one last week. You can find it in our blog at www.purposeministriesinc.com.
We continue with the second item.
2. Sometimes give in.
Every great negotiator knows at times a concession needs to be made. When you have gotten all you can get, give in.
Winston Churchill gave a speech during World War II. He was adamant about not giving in, but he qualified his argument.
“This is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”
Even he knew sometimes the win is in giving in. “Never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.”
When better options are presented do not allow pride and stubbornness to keep you from agreement.
When wants of lesser importance have to be taken off the table, give in to attain the major gains.
Jesus said if any two of you agree on earth. We have taken that to mean we grasp the other’s hand and pray for what they want.
It goes deeper than that. Coming into agreement means we are not on the same page. There is a conflict, a discrepancy in the relationship, in the matters being treated. If we can come into agreement, meaning one or both parties agree to a concession and they can shake hands on the agreed upon points, great things can be accomplished. Thereafter the two go about and accomplish the agreed upon goals. Prayer is not required. God in heaven sees the humility involved in coming together, and that both parties are now ready to move forward to accomplish the task. And it shall be done of my Father which is in heaven.
There is unity and agreement in the God head. When God’s children reach agreement, we come into the Godhead mindset. Creation was a matter of agreement. Redemption was a matter of agreement. When we are willing to surrender our wills for the better end God smiles. We have become like Him. And much can be accomplished with Triune Power in our favor.
This applies well to marriage too. Your wife may actually have a better idea. Men like to quote Ephesians 5:22: Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Rarely do you hear the verse right before that one. Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Peter tells us husbands and wives are in joint tenancy: Giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life. 1 Peter 3:7.
Your wife has a brain sir. And if she is a believer, she also has the Holy Spirit and the Word. If you wanted to make all the decisions, you should have stayed single. An unsaved spouse is not to be ignored either. And Lady. Let your husband make a decision. You all stop arguing! As your kids get older, they may have some important input to share also.
Sometimes give in.
It may be a better plan, and you will have purchased the peace. -PJF-
(Part 3: Next Week.)
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