I want to share the following note dated 12/14/06 from Peacemaker Ministries which I subscribe to as an aid in my mediation services. It's applicable to each of us, regardless of profession.

Food for Thought

Are you being a good steward of the holiday conflict God has given to you to manage on His behalf? Are there any conflicts you are "stewarding" today according to your own desires--rather than His desire? Are there any conflicts you are managing by your principles rather than His? With God's grace, any conflict you're facing can be transformed by seeing it as a stewardship opportunity for which He has given you ample resources to manage. Remember: God is the best manager of all. He would never give you a responsibility without the resources to meet that challenge.