Colossians 3:17 says, “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.”
In life, we need the help of Christ to stay focused, so make His Word personal. Say the verse above, Colossians 3:17 by using your name and personal pronouns. An example is below.
Whatever (your name) does in word or in deed, let me do all in the name of Jesus and give thanks to God my Father through Jesus.
Being willing to let the Lord change us is an important part of our growth. In Romans 12:1-2, God tells us three things on how we can partner with Him for internal and external change. 1) Present your life, your work and your ministry to Him, 2) Don’t follow the pattern of the world, as you might miss out on the radical changes He wants for you and 3) Renew your mind. This can be done by staying in the Scriptures and praying.
Romans 12:1-2 (KJV) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.
Psalms 27:6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
Isaiah 12:5 Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this [is] known in all the earth.
Psalms 104:33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Judges 5:3 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.
Psalms 96:1 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
Psalm 95:1-2 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
Yesterday at the ministry, the SOS Events Senior Servant ladies once again met to stuff, label and seal the newsletters. Praise the Lord for their faithfulness, cheerful heart and gracious spirit.
Numbers 6:24-26 (KJV)
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Wednesday, at the local farmer’s flea market, some of the SOS workers shared the plan of salvation using the Three Things God Cannot Do…. 1) God Cannot Lie 2) God Cannot Change and 3) God Cannot Let Anyone Into Heaven Unless They Are Born Again. Praise the Lord for the 6 people who trusted in Jesus as their Savior.
I Thessalonians 5:9 (KJV) For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.
To worry means to have an excessive concern over something. It is a sin because it displaces God in your life. It also distracts you from what really matters. Worry dominates your time from where it needs to be.
Here is a simple test to know if you are worrying about something… 1) Is it the first thing on your mind when you wake up and the last thing on your mind when your go to bed? 2) In your spare time, your time to relax, do you start thinking about it?
Take your cares, burdens, anxieties to God. He said for us to cast them on Him…. ALL of them! So why worry? Give it to God. He truly cares.
I Peter 5:7 (KJV) Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.
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