Titus 1:5 "For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in
order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed
you.."
I hate unfinished business. Although my personality is far from
"obsessive-compulsive", unfinished tasks are big stress-producers for
me. "Loose ends" wake me up in the middle of the night; throughout the
day they lurk in the back of my mind, subtly pressing for my attention.
They affect my emotions and drain my energy. Oh, what a relief it is
when I'm able to "tie them up"!
One of the reasons Paul wrote to Titus was to "set in order what
remains". There was unfinished business, a need to bring some order to
the churches of Crete. There were several congregations, lots of
Christians, but no organization, no leadership. Titus was in Crete to
remedy the situation.
It's not just unfinished tasks that fill my "to do" list. In working
with people, I often find that there are "loose ends" in relationships.
The Holy Spirit relentlessly prods me to tie them up. He convicts me
when I've hurt someone with my words, when I've neglected to express
appreciation, when I don't follow through with a commitment, when I hold
on to offense, when my pride gets in the way of reconciliation.
Resolving those situations, painful as it may be, brings with it peace
and joy, relief.
Thank You, Holy Spirit, for Your tenacity. You never let me off the
hook. Please help me to keep my accounts short, my communication open
and loving, my relationships honest and sincere. I need Your help in
tying up any loose ends. Amen.
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