Hindsight

When you talk about dysfunction everyone gets nervous.  They think you’re criticizing their mental health and how they raised their kids and identifying problems from which they’ll never recover. 

But Biblical dysfunction is cured through character development.  How to face frustrating people or circumstances with patience rather than anger.  The wisdom to know when to utilize grace instead of justice.  Where to draw a boundary line and graciously say no to demeaning gossip by saying positive things.

Character development is about being in tune with God’s Word and relying heavily on God’s Spirit to guide us.

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  Ephesians 2:10

This week I hope you’re able to identify one small area of spiritual dysfunction in your life and apply an appropriate verse of scripture to keep you in sync with God.

Remember:  you’re God’s creation to bring good works and words to a dysfunctional world.