Conflict That Won’t Go Away [TDPOW #77]

Scripture: Romans 12:18 — “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”

Devotional

Some conflicts at work resolve quickly; others linger. A strained relationship, a history of offense, or ongoing tension can make even simple interactions feel heavy. You may replay conversations in your mind, dread certain meetings, or think, Will this ever get better?

God’s Word acknowledges that peace is sometimes complex: “If possible… so far as it depends on you.” You are responsible for your part—not for controlling others’ responses. Your calling is to pursue peace through honesty, humility, forgiveness, and appropriate boundaries where needed.

Living peaceably doesn’t mean becoming a doormat or pretending everything is fine. It means you seek reconciliation where possible, refuse to nurture bitterness, and keep entrusting the relationship to God. Even if full harmony never comes, you can walk in a clear conscience, knowing you’ve sought to honor Christ.

Reflection Questions:

1. Is there a lingering conflict at work that weighs on you?

2. Have you done “so far as it depends on you” to pursue peace—prayer, apology, honest conversation, forgiveness?

3. What might be your next step of obedience, even if the other person doesn’t respond as you hope?

   
   

Prayer

Lord, You know the conflicts I face. Show me where I need to repent, forgive, or reach out. Help me do what I can to live at peace, and give me grace to trust You with what I cannot change. Amen.

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This devotional is designed to encourage you as you live out your faith in the workplace. It works best when paired with regular time in Scripture, prayer, and worship—the rhythms through which we grow to know Christ more deeply and become more like Him.