Giving Up The Fight

Someone has said, “You don’t need to attend every fight you’re invited to.” Wise words. There are many you will encounter who are essentially inviting you to a fight. They will do this by their contentious spirit, their biting words, their provocative style or outright attack. Whatever their style, whatever their words, you don’t need to respond in kind. In fact, you have the choice as to how you will respond. Solomon said, “A fool gives vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control” (Proverbs 29:11). Others may say provocative things to us, but we can choose how we will respond. Always keep this in mind. 

Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center.  He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis.  If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website.  Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You.  He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.