Jackie Robinson faced more conflict than a small army of soldiers. Branch Rickey and he knew they had a calling and purpose far greater than themselves. His roommate and pitcher, Joe Black, said, "Jackie knew the difference between I and we." His pain and suffering was a sacrifice, as Christ asks all of us to sacrifice that ultimately would help to reduce the prejudice of all mankind.Conflict between people is a result of a spiritual problem in the hearts of the people involved. Typically, it is from bitterness, envy, jealousy, pride, prejudice, resentment, or anger. Even with the typical psychological approaches in conflict resolution, nothing is stronger than prayer, forgiveness, and surrendering to Him.
Get your intercessory prayer team praying for the people involved and it will bring harmony within your organization.Next make sure you have created the right culture, teamwork, esprit de corps, passion to work together to accomplish a Vision greater than the individuals and does not create bitterness or jealousy, i.e., compensation, recognition, or favoritism. |
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