Imagine walking through a peaceful meadow, enjoying the beauty of life, when suddenly, a snake slithers out of the grass and strikes. Its fangs sink deep, injecting poison into your veins. Panic sets in. The venom spreads. Your heart races.
This is what strife does to your life.
Strife is a poisonous snake, lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike. It seeps into your relationships, your thoughts, your emotions—spreading its venom of anger, resentment, and turmoil. If left unchecked, it can destroy everything in its path. But just like a venomous bite, you can neutralize the poison before it takes over.
Recognizing the Snake of Strife
A snake doesn’t always hiss before it strikes. Likewise, strife often creeps in unnoticed, disguising itself as:
• Petty arguments that escalate into full-blown feuds.
• Holding grudges instead of seeking resolution.
• Allowing pride to fuel misunderstandings.
• Harboring bitterness that slowly poisons your heart.
It can come from anywhere—family, friendships, workplaces, or even within yourself. And the longer you allow it to coil around you, the tighter it squeezes, suffocating your peace and joy.
The Venom’s Effect
Just like snake venom, strife weakens you from the inside out. It can:
• Cloud your judgment – Making you react impulsively rather than wisely.
• Drain your energy – Keeping you emotionally exhausted from constant battles.
• Harden your heart – Making it difficult to forgive, trust, or love.
• Steal your joy – Leaving you focused on conflict instead of life’s blessings.
If you don’t take immediate action, the poison of strife spreads, infecting every aspect of your life—your peace, your health, and your relationships.
Neutralizing the Poison
When bitten by a poisonous snake, you don’t sit back and let the venom take over. You act. You seek treatment. You fight to survive. The same goes for strife. Here’s how to stop its deadly grip:
1. Cut Off Its Source
Just like removing yourself from a snake’s habitat, identify what’s feeding the strife in your life. Is it toxic relationships? Negative thinking? A refusal to let go of past wounds? Whatever it is—step away from it.
2. Administer the Antidote of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is the antidote to strife’s poison. It doesn’t mean excusing hurtful actions, but it does mean choosing freedom over bitterness. Holding onto anger only lets the venom spread. Forgive, not for them, but for yourself.
3. Speak Words That Heal, Not Wound
A snake’s bite is quick, but the damage lasts. The same is true with words spoken in anger. Think before you speak. Choose words that bring healing, not destruction. A soft answer can stop a fight before it begins.
4. Let Go of the Fight
Not every battle is worth fighting. Some conflicts are best left alone. If arguing gets you nowhere, walk away. The snake of strife only bites those who get close enough to engage.
5. Guard Your Heart
Just as you wouldn’t walk through snake-infested areas barefoot, protect your heart from strife. Surround yourself with peace, set boundaries, and avoid drama. Keep your soul a place where negativity has no room to thrive.
Final Thought: Kill the Snake Before It Kills You
Strife is deadly, but it only has as much power as you give it. The more you engage, the deeper the poison seeps. The moment you choose peace over conflict, forgiveness over resentment, and wisdom over impulse, you take back control.
Don’t let the snake of strife coil around your life. Cut it off before it strikes again. Choose peace, and walk free.
Copyright 2025
Crystal Amon
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