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A Prayer to Make the Most of Our Time with PeopleBy Lynette Kittle "As has just been said: "Today‚ if you hear His voice‚ do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion." – Hebrews 3:15 Sadly‚ hearing of the loss of someone we know or love brings regret‚ thinking that if only we had known beforehand of their soon passing‚ we would have reached out‚ reconciled‚ or spent more time together. Sorrow and grief bring so many thoughts of missed opportunities discovering too late that they wouldn't be with us much longer. Especially as Christians‚ when hearing of someone's passing who didn't know the Lord‚ our first thoughts often turn to‚ "If only we had known they didn't have much time left on earth‚ we would have made sure to share the gospel with them." Having Time to DecideMy husband is a hospice chaplain‚ so in many ways‚ those who are given time frames for their end-of-life‚ are given the gift of time to make decisions. But sadly‚ for those who pass away suddenly or unexpectedly‚ time has slipped away. An end-of-life timeline gives individuals and their families time to say the things they want to say‚ to spend time together‚ and much more. In many ways‚ considering real-time death gives people precious opportunities to take care of important matters while still living. In his ministry to patients and families‚ my husband helps to reconcile them to God during the time they have left. As well‚ to settle family issues‚ reconcile with loved ones‚ and ask and receive forgiveness from each other. Each one of us has this opportunity to do the same‚ as God has called us to do so. "All this is from God‚ who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ‚ not counting people's sins against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). Sitcoms often show characters in situations where they think they are going to die‚ confiding in each other‚ clearing the air‚ and sometimes even professing love for one another‚ all to be rescued by the end of the show. Still‚ these make-believe portrayals can motivate us to make the most of the time we have with those we love while we still have the time to do so. Sharing Christ Today‚ Like There's No TomorrowIn Luke 16‚ a rich man passes away and sees the beggar Lazarus in paradise with Father Abraham.  Calling out to them‚ he asks for him to send Lazarus over to comfort him‚ but Abraham explains. "Between us and you a great chasm has been set in place‚ so that those who want to go from here to you cannot‚ nor can anyone cross over from there to us'" (v.26). The rich man then pleads for Abraham to send Lazarus back to his family to warn them of where they're headed. "He answered‚ ‘Then I beg you‚ Father‚ send Lazarus to my family‚ for I have five brothers. Let him warn them‚ so that they will not also come to this place of torment'" (v.27). But Abraham explains how it's not possible‚ and there are people already sharing the gospel if only they would listen and receive. Although we can't go back and regain opportunities to share the gospel with those who have passed away‚ we can learn from these sorrows and make an effort to share Him with others from here out‚ like there is no tomorrow to come. Because the truth is‚ we aren't given a guarantee that they will be here next year‚ month‚ or week or even tomorrow. Let's pray: Dear Father‚Thank you for giving us the ministry of reconciliation and the privilege of being able to lead individuals to You with the message of reconciliation through Christ Jesus. Forgive us for the times we've let slip by in reaching out to others. Free us from the sorrow‚ regret‚ and grief experienced through these missed opportunities. Open our eyes to see‚ our ears to hear‚ and our hearts to recognize the times we are given to share You with those we love and those we meet along the way. Help us not to miss telling others about You but to be ready and willing to reach out to one another in every opportunity You bring before us.In Jesus' name‚ amen. Photo credit: ©GettyImages/shapecharge Lynette Kittle is married with four daughters. She enjoys writing about faith‚ marriage‚ parenting‚ relationships‚ and life. Her writing has been published by Focus on the Family‚ Decision‚ Today's Christian Woman‚ kirkcameron.com‚ Ungrind.org‚ StartMarriageRight.com‚ and more. She has a M.A. in Communication from Regent University and serves as associate producer for Soul Check TV. Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer to Make the Most of Our Time with People – Your Daily Prayer – February 20 appeared first on GodUpdates.

February 20‚ 2024 How To Stop an Argument Before It StartsDONNA JONES‚ COMPEL TRAINING MEMBER  Lee en español "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor‚ for we are all members of one body." Ephesians 4:25 (NIV) During the first year of our marriage‚ my husband‚ JP‚ and I would often come home late from our jobs‚ put on our pajamas‚ and eat vanilla ice cream in front of the TV. One evening‚ as we snuggled on our sofa‚ JP got up and headed for the kitchen. When he walked back into our family room with one bowl of ice cream‚ I was surprised. "Where's my bowl of ice cream?" I wondered aloud. "What do you mean?" JP was genuinely confused. "We always eat ice cream together. Didn't you know I'd want ice cream too?" "How could I know you wanted ice cream unless you told me?" JP said innocently. He was sure his logic was airtight. News flash: Conflict is rarely logical. I shot off the couch‚ stomped into the kitchen‚ and jerked open the freezer door. Maybe it was exhaustion or low blood sugar; I have no idea why a ridiculous episode over ice cream made my blood boil. But it did. At this point‚ JP uttered a single phrase that changed our relationship forever: "Expectation without communication leads to frustration." Ephesians 4:25 says‚ "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor‚ for we are all members of one body." Most of us never consider a failure to communicate our needs‚ wants and expectations as a failure to speak the truth - but it is. As a result‚ we create conflict in scenarios where truthful communication could help us avoid conflict. Of course‚ "put off falsehood and speak truthfully" (Ephesians 4:25) also means lies or speculations are off the table. Any word not rooted in truth is not from God and will damage a relationship. More subtle‚ though‚ are the words we don't speak‚ like silent expectations‚ details we conveniently omit‚ secrets‚ or desires we hope our loved ones will "just know." Perhaps this is why Ephesians 4:25 includes the words "each of you" and "must": For the believer‚ truthful communication is not optional. Admittedly‚ speaking the truth may feel uncomfortable if we're unpracticed in expressing our expectations and desires. We'd rather drop hints like breadcrumbs and hope our family and friends figure out what we need. However‚ when we communicate our expectations on the front end‚ we eliminate exasperation on the back end. We trade relational problems for relational peace. Expectation without communication will lead to frustration - if not immediately‚ then eventually. The following night‚ JP and I sat snuggled on the couch. But this time‚ as he made his way to the kitchen‚ I called out‚ "I'd like some ice cream. Would you mind getting me a bowl too?" Conflict averted and evening enjoyed! Lord‚ make me aware of the unspoken expectations I place on others. Help me to forsake falsehood and communicate truthfully and graciously as Your Word instructs me to do. Give me calm where there is chaos‚ and help me obey You. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS For more help in handling conflict in a healthy way‚ grab a copy of Donna Jones' book‚ Healthy Conflict‚ Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts‚ Feelings‚ and Opinions with Grace‚ Truth‚ and Zero Regret. No matter your relationship status or what season of life you're in‚ conflict can happen to anyone! This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to have healthy conflict and better communication in their relationships. ENGAGE Are you accidentally making your conflicts worse instead of better? Take the free quiz to find out. Connect with Donna for more helpful resources at www.donnajones.org‚ on the That's Just What I Needed podcast‚ or on Instagram @donnaajones. FOR DEEPER STUDY Ephesians 4:26-27‚ "‘In your anger do not sin': Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry‚ and do not give the devil a foothold" (NIV). Think back to your last conflict. How did unspoken expectations play a part? What expectation or desire will you graciously communicate today‚ and to whom? We'd love to know your thoughts about today's devotion! Share them in the comments. © 2024 by Donna Jones. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post How To Stop an Argument Before It Starts – Encouragement for Today – February 20‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.