How should we approach family gatherings where tensions run high? LifeWayVoices has 3 ways to nurture peace during the holidays while also setting the stage for healthy conflict resolution to unfold in the coming year.
The holiday season provides many opportunities for families to gather. For some people, these are joyous occasions marked by warmth and nostalgia. But for many others, family gatherings often bring stress, conflict, and heated emotions.
But is the Thanksgiving table or Christmas Dinner the best setting to address such pain? I propose it’s not. Pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes don’t typically pair well with deep, heart-to-heart discussions that dig up past hurts. God has to do the work in a person’s soul in order for lasting change to happen. As you go into family gatherings this holiday season, be intentional to identify any personal agendas or expectations for change you may subconsciously be holding over people.
Now, this doesn’t mean we shouldn’t also be serious with people around the holidays—especially when important issues are brought up. Scripture calls us to speak the truth in love and to be salt and light. In a world filled with chatter, social media posts, and strong opinions aired online, we have to be extra patient with people around us. The runway is longer when it comes to building rapport and establishing credibility.
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