Before even attempting to face a volatile situation that needs peace ministered to it, it is imperative to be much in prayer. Jesus Christ is the Prince of peace and if there is a possibility to bring about His peace we will need to do some serious praying.
Unfortunately, we often rush into troubled waters in order to bring about our own wisdom and logic without praying and we only make matters worse.
Prayer must be fervent, not casual, ritualistic (going through the motions). James 5:16 says: "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
If both parties who are clashing would seriously go to prayer, either separately or together, most problems could be resolved without even having to have special counseling.
Isaiah 9:6, 7 says: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end." He is most worthy to be called on in troubled times. All nations and kings shall one day come and bow down at His feet and seek His counsel of peace.
In view of the fact that all the great national and international problems of the world will be resolved by His counsel and wisdom, why should we not as individuals bring all our troubled relationships to Him? Isaiah 2:4 says: "And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords and plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more."
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell