James 4:14 NLT
Most of us go about our day as if we have all the time in the world. We'll do this later - we'll get around to that eventually. There's no sense of urgency or of time being short. We make plans for the tomorrows of our life as though we have an unlimited number of them.
We do not.
There was a horrific crash on the freeway this morning - the two vehicles engulfed in flames so fierce the hood melted shut. One driver died in the flames. One miraculously survived. I can guarantee neither of them had planned to die on their way to work this morning.
What's my point? Actually, I have several. One - don't put off getting into a right relationship with God. Do it now (see yesterday's post for how to do that). Two - if you have a relationship with family that is strained or estranged, do what you can to Resolve the issue(s), to Reconcile, and Restore it to the right standing. Three - life is too precious and too fleeting to snap at others on your way out the door. What if the last thing you say to someone you love is something you never get to apologize for? I can't help thinking about the person who died this morning. I hope they were sent off on their day with a kiss and a kind word for both their sakes.
Resolve. Reconcile. Restore. Forgive. Forgive. Forgive.
Prayer:
Father,
We want to walk in love and forgiveness as Jesus did. Help us, O God! Give us clean hands and pure hearts and help us to walk according to Your Word in Galatians 5:22-23, in the fruit of the Spirit - with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness. and self-control. Let us live our lives according to Ephesians 4:2, to Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. And as admonished in Philippians 4:5 to let our gentleness be evident to all. We humbly ask all this in Jesus' Name. Amen
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