IRON SHARPENS IRON

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another,” Proverbs 27:17 ESV. One of life’s hard-learned realities is that human interaction is characteristically confrontational. So, it should be no surprise that at some point every relationship confronts imbedded selfishness, fears, or other hidden issues within our souls. Interaction with others helps shape us into sharper, better people, however, reacting negatively to the sharpening process will only guarantee it will last much longer than necessary. Confrontation without ensuing bitterness is one of life’s greatest gifts; providing a powerful, regenerative and transformative force of good that will last for a lifetime. Lord, You are the Potter and I am the clay. Make and mold me into the man that pleases you. Thank you for each of those whom You use to help shape me and use me to help sharpen others.