DAY 20

A Bonus!
The Soul Revolution is making a difference in my life One of the places I am seeing it is in my relationship with my husband. I can’t say if it’s reading the book, connecting with God more intentionally, Community Group discussions or a combination of all the above. I just know there’s a difference, a willingness to change, a willingness to look at some issues.

The lesson for our Community Group meeting last night included talking about conflict. That promised to be challenging, because I’m not very good at conflict. One of the things we were asked to discuss was a situation where we had handled conflict well with the end result that a relationship was restored. Let’s see—can I think of even one situation where I did it right? As Dave and I were preparing to lead that lesson, we were both having the same problem, because we usually don’t do it right, and we knew it. But a wonderful thing happened. In an objective way, we were able to talk about the way we handle conflict, especially between the two of us. We were able to say some hard things to each other, and we were able to hear them. A door that had been blocked with hurt feelings or denial or defensiveness was open to truth. Like never before, we were able to see the other’s perspective and none of those bad feelings came up. That felt like a soul revolution! And I know it’s because of the Soul Revolution.

I rejoice over that small step along the way to handling conflict God’s way. We even thought of an acceptable way to remind each other when we’re heading into our old patterns over a conflict, in order to recognize what’s happening. That’s another small step. And that’s the way God grows us—one step at a time. I am so encouraged by this particular couple of steps. It wasn’t a time when we were looking for a solution. I think it was a bonus. I think God has some surprises for us when we’re open.

I pray that you too are experiencing a willingness to be open to God and some bonuses as you are reading Soul Revolution and experiencing the 60-60.