“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to … Continue reading Declaring the Mystery of Christ
Author: Sue Love
Submission to Authorities
“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by … Continue reading Submission to Authorities
Eyes and Ears
Eyes to see and ears to hear,Jesus, keep me ever near.Help me walk with You each day,Read Your Word, and daily pray. May I listen, Lord, to You.Do what You say; follow through.May I always persevere,As, to Your truths, I adhere. May I have the mind of Christ,Have His passion through my life;Love my neighbor, … Continue reading Eyes and Ears
Teaching One Another
“Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in … Continue reading Teaching One Another
Minds Set on Things Above
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who … Continue reading Minds Set on Things Above
Those Promoting Self-Made Religion
“Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going … Continue reading Those Promoting Self-Made Religion
Made Alive Together with Christ
“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule … Continue reading Made Alive Together with Christ
Unrequited Love
Based off Psalms 36 You speak words of love to me,But your actions deny them.Your eyes, full of adultery,Testify against you. Promises made, but not kept,Words spoken, often in jest,Hardhearted and prideful unrest,Put your Lord to the test. You think that I am like you.In your image, you make me.You conform me to your likeness.Your … Continue reading Unrequited Love
The Firmness of Your Faith
“For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of … Continue reading The Firmness of Your Faith
Steadfast is Your Love
Based off Psalms 25 O my God, I trust in You.Help me to know Your ways.Give me understanding, Lord.Guide my thoughts each day. Enemies pursue me, Lord.They have no fear of You.Lies, betrayal, traitorous;Haters, vicious, too. Steadfast is Your love, O Lord.Lead me in what is right.Turn to me, be gracious, Lord.Ponder now my plight. … Continue reading Steadfast is Your Love
Run With It 