Called to be Problem Solvers

“A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends” (Proverbs 16:28 NLT).

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There are people in life that could be classified as “stir straws.” Everywhere they go, they stir up strife. Many times they don’t even realize what they’re doing. They’ve developed a negative, critical, and judgmental way of thinking, and so that is what automatically comes out of their mouth. They’re kind of like the “Pigpen” character in the Peanuts cartoon. Everywhere they go, they bring a dark cloud with them. They’ve gotten so used to it that they don’t even realize it’s there.

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As Christians, God has called us to be peacemakers, not troublemakers. We’re called to solve problems and not to cause problems or incite situations and make them worse.

As peacemakers and problem solvers, we’re called to make things better. When there are negativity and drama going on all around us, we shouldn’t get swept up in it. We should bring peace, encouragement, and a spirit of faith. When we show up to a chaotic situation, people should be glad to see us because they know someone has shown up who can help fix it, resolve it, and make it better!

We should bring peace, encouragement, and a spirit of faith. When we show up to a chaotic situation, people should be glad to see us because they know someone has shown up who can help fix it, resolve it, and make it better!

THE TAKE AWAY

Being a peacemaker takes effort. If we’re not careful, we can easily be drawn into negative, drama-filled situations. But we’re not supposed to be part of the problem. We’re the ones who should have the solutions. We are called to be problem solvers!