Unprocessed wounds, fear, and catastrophic thinking can lead to self-sabotaging decisions. When experiencing pain and injustice, often, all we want is relief. But what happens when our desire for relief leads us to greater danger?

The best way to find peace in a world that is screaming reasons for fear at us is to meditate on the scriptures and approach God in prayer, exchanging our worries for his peace.

We have the Lord who calls us by name and declares we are His. We can regularly turn to that truth to remember our identity and find courage to walk by faith the road He has marked for us.

Growing up, I used to get the silent treatment a lot. Due to my family not knowing how to properly communicate, they would give me the silent treatment and not talk with me for hours or days. This happened when I was a child as well as a teenager. At the time, I could discern that the silent treatment wasn't healthy and wasn't helpful in any sense.When problems arise, individuals need to be able to communicate with each other and work through the problem. While we would think only children or teens would give each other the silent treatment, grown adults also give the silent treatment. One of my loved ones used to give me the silent treatment, and it would destroy my entire heart. Not talking to your child or whoever you are upset with will not fix the problem. If anything, you only worsen the situation.The silent treatment is not mature, healthy, or holy. If anyone struggles with consistently using the silent treatment, there needs to be a call to change. Your loved ones do not appreciate you giving them the silent treatment. It probably hurts them and makes them feel you will never talk to them again. Choose to utilize healthier ways to communicate that will bring glory to God.Giving the silent treatment to others is not glorifying God. And, it most likely doesn't make you feel good either because problems are never worked through without communication. If someone is still not convinced the silent treatment isn't a good thing, here are seven reasons why it isn't a godly response to conflict.Photo credit: ©Getty Images/People Images

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