People are arguing and fighting about everything! I've caught myself flip-flopping trying to decide who do I agree with or who do I disagree with? Whose side should I be on or what side do I support? Most subjects seem to be wrapped up in a package called Politics! Democrats or Republicans. Conservatives or Liberals. Honestly, politics is a man made system in a world that serves mankind. In this system I find myself middle of the road about many things. But I lean to the conservative side!  

So how do I stay friends with all the people in my life without division? I've always struggled, being somewhat of a fence rider so to speak, not wanting to pick a side and have been easy to persuade by the power of suggestion. I've not been one to argue or debate which always leaves me in turmoil. Lately, I've found myself in much turmoil. It's not a good place to be. I'm not against anyone who is trying to help other people. There are so many people that need encouragement in one way or another. So the question remains. Whose side am I on?

I'm recalling a song from many years ago!

My late husband used to sing gospel music with some of his siblings. After a few years of traveling as a family group, a couple of those siblings were led in a different direction of ministry. So the family regrouped and continued traveling in a gospel music ministry. When this happened they adapted a theme song and always began every service with that song. It was titled "Who Is On The Lord's Side?" Those words seemed to create an atmosphere that caused people to be sensitive to the Spirit of God. And they could search their souls for the answer to that question. Or so it seemed to me! I remember many such services after which people seemed to go away from feeling better than when they had arrived. 

With the hanging dilemma of feeling like I must choose a side in current oppositions whether, family, community, statewide or in our country, I think I have found the answer. At least for me! Why do I have to choose a side and enter into any argument?  And with that in mind, I choose to be on the Lord's side. He can't be involved in arguments that create discord and I will pray that His Will be done in all things. 

I'm thinking that there may be others who might be in a similar dilemma. If so, ask yourself this question "Am I truly required to enter into any argument?"

I believe that we are still here for a reason and when the Lord is ready, He will let each of us know what that reason is. There will be no doubt in our minds. He is well able to get our full attention when He wants it! (Remember this! Our Heavenly Father does not work inside of this man-made system of the world. Also, He considers the wisdom of the world to be utter foolishness) That will be the time for us to stand up and take a position. We will not need to fight each other. He will fight the fight according to His Word. It is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

This is definitely easier said than done. It is human nature to want to argue and fight. And the devil is an expert when it comes to knowing how to stir up that nature. 

I will close with this thought. I relinquish any position that I may have taken in the past on all subjects. Taking a position most always causes conflict among people. I certainly do not know what is best. But our Heavenly Father does! He sees the bigger picture and knows what He wants to accomplish at the end of all of our lives! Hereinafter I am going to strife to present only a God inspired position without condemnation or accusations towards anyone else and their beliefs. If I fail it's my failure; not God's. 

Our Heavenly Father has a much better way of how we need to conduct our lives than I could ever imagine. If we will only seek His face and ask of Him. Maybe if I spend more time on my knees I will be given answers of how I am to handle so many challenges and questions that I have. I humbly acknowledge that I have failed in this. 

I'm continuing to seek correction in my life where needed and ask forgiveness if I have asserted my opinion in areas where it absolutely was not needed.