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You’re sorry, again, for the same thing. So what does actual repentance look like? If you’re wondering how to repent without getting trapped in shame or hiding, pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to share his insight. He gets real about owning what’s actually inside us—and why bringing sin into the light is part of becoming who we’re meant to be.

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Election Day carries a weight that can feel overwhelming — especially when discouragement over past elections, concern about outside influence on outcomes, and the sheer volume of political messaging make it tempting to disengage entirely. But for Christians, withdrawing our voice only creates space for outcomes that grieve the heart of God. Our votes are one of the ways we can let our convictions as believers shape the direction of the nation and its future generations.

Proverbs 16:33 anchors the whole conversation in an important truth: the lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord. That does not remove our responsibility to vote thoughtfully and faithfully — it grounds our participation in the confidence that God is sovereign over every outcome. President Calvin Coolidge once wrote that voters should approach the ballot box in the spirit they would approach a sacrament, making their choices solely in the light of their own conscience. That is the invitation of this episode: to approach voting not as a partisan exercise or a reaction to political advertising and peer pressure, but as an act of worship and faithfulness. Five biblical principles provide a framework for that preparation — studying God’s Word to discern His voice, honoring God in every decision, supporting the value of life, seeking justice for all, and standing for the freedom that God gives to every person. When we prepare our hearts this way, the voting booth becomes less about political allegiance and more about faithfully reflecting what God has already spoken.

Bible Verse

“The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.”
— Proverbs 16:33, NIV

Ponder Today

1. God is sovereign over every election outcome — and that is both a comfort and a call to faithfulness. Our responsibility is to vote thoughtfully, grounded in Scripture and conscience. The results belong to Him.
2. Withdrawing our voice does not protect us from outcomes — it contributes to them. Discouragement over past election issues is understandable, but withholding our votes only creates space for what we do not support. Faithful participation matters.
3. Studying God’s Word is the most important preparation for voting well. When our hearts and minds are tuned to Scripture, we are better equipped to discern what is right and true — and to recognize the difference between God’s voice and political persuasion.
4. Voting in the light of conscience, not pressure, is a sacred act. Calvin Coolidge’s counsel to approach the ballot box as a sacrament remains worth considering. Our votes should reflect our deepest convictions, not the most recent advertisement or social pressure.
5. Biblical principles — life, justice, freedom, honoring God — provide a framework for faithful voting. When we filter the issues before us through these lenses, the choices become less about party and more about reflecting God’s heart for people and nations.

A Prayer for You Today

Dear Father, as I go to vote on Election Day, lead and guide me in choosing which individuals to vote for and how to vote on the various issues and policies presented to me. Help me to study and know Your Word so that I know Your voice when I hear it and it directs my voting. Embolden me to honor You with my votes, choosing in ways that please You. Strengthen my heart to uphold the importance of valuing life. Give me a heart that seeks justice for all — both the weak and the strong — and open my eyes to see what is right and wrong, true and false, good and evil. Help me to stand for righteousness and the freedom You give to each life on earth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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How can we stay emotionally grounded when someone is upset with the boundary we’ve set? Yikes, that can feel so scary, especially if we already felt apprehensive about sharing the hard thing in the first place. It definitely raises the people pleaser in all of us! 

If someone’s disappointment or frustration makes you question whether you did the right thing, you’re not alone. 

Today’s let’s get real about this: How can you care about another person’s feelings without feeling responsible for fixing them? 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

[00:00] Why It’s So Hard When Someone Is Upset With You 

[03:00] What Happens After You Set a Boundary? 

[07:00] When Their Reaction Makes You Question Yourself 

[10:00] Are You Apologizing Because You Did Something Wrong? 

[12:00] Caring About Someone’s Feelings Without Fixing Them 

[14:00] How to Stay Open to Feedback Without Abandoning Your Boundary 

[15:00] What Does Peace Look Like When Someone Is Unhappy? 

[17:00] Why Avoiding Difficult Conversations Can Cost You 

RESOURCES: 

Boundaries Without Guilt — Get practical tools to know when to set a boundary and how to say the hard thing with confidence, kindness and less guilt. 

https://aliciamichelle.com/boundaries 

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Ep. 385: Saying the Hard Thing Without Overexplaining, Shutting Down or Overreacting Emotionally  

Ep. 384: Why Do I Feel Guilty Setting Boundaries in Relationships—Even When I Know I Need One? 

Ep. 361: People Pleasing: Break the Cycle with Brain, Body + Biblical Tools for Less Exhaustion + Healthier Relationships 

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