February 16 “Talking Things Out!” Ephesians 4:29
** I apologize for the delay in posting. Circumstances dictated actions this morning! Please Pray for this “Pillsbury Doughboy” Pastor! **
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina … “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:29)
Have you ever had a day when nothing seemed to go right, and everything that you attempted required twice as much time as it should normally require? I recall a day, not so many years ago, while attempting to visit with one of our members having surgery at a place that I was unfamiliar with, and I went to the wrong place (I did find the correct place, eventually). While sitting, waiting for our member to arrive, I had the privilege of encountering a sweet lady and began a conversation with her. She was 97 years old, and she was waiting for her husband, who was having surgery on his foot. She said that he was 99, still driving and still the “Love of her Life!” She was excited to share that they had been happily married for 75 years. She continued to share adventures from their long and happy marriage, and I asked what she attributed to their success in marriage, and their continued love for one another. She, with a big smile, said that it was “Respect,” “Talking thing out,” and Pepsi Cola! I jokingly asked why Pepsi, and she said, “We just like it!” My brief encounter with this amazing lady provided the amazing personal devotion that I enjoyed for the rest of the day. This beautiful lady shared the key to our existence when she stated, “Talking Things Out!” These three words have continued to inspire me and to convict me and to guide me as I ruminate on the importance of communication. Relationships, healthy relationships, are grounded on proper communication and the requirement of “Talking Things Out!” Our communications, whether with God (Prayer), or with one another, requires “Talking Things Out!” We need to be “PRAYING,” and we need to be “TALKING THINGS OUT,” with one another! We Must be as Flexible as we are Faithful in our relationships with others! Thank you so much Lord, for allowing my path to cross with this amazing and precious lady! Thank you for reminding me of the absolute importance of communication and engagement with You and with my fellow travelers! Stay Strong, Stay Focused… “REPENT!” THE BEST IS YET TO BE!