Joni And Friends Devotional 11 December 2023 Message
Joni and Friends Devotional 11 December 2023 Monday Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
TOPIC: Keep Short Lists
The older I get, the more I keep ‘shortlists’ with friends and family. You see, I can be snarky or offend with careless comments or a lack of thoughtfulness, and I could let these things slip by. But I try to set it straight right away, like, “Ken, what I said was stupid and I’m sorry I offended you… I was wrong; would you please forgive me?”
It’s not enough to apologize. Just saying “I’m sorry” just doesn’t cut it. It falls short of real repentance. If there’s been an offense, there has to be an exchange – I confess my sin, and the other extends pardon. That’s keeping a short list. The Bible says, “Confess your sins one to another and you will be healed.” Today, keep short lists with your friends and family. For when there’s repentance, there’s always healing.
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