Since then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God, put your mind on things above not on earthly things. When Christ appears, you shall also appear with him in glory. Put to death, therefore, whatever longs to your earthly nature; sexual immorality,impurity,lust,evil desires and greed, which is adolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You use to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must rid yourself of all these things, anger,rage, malice,slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self withits practices and have put on the new self which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of the creator.Therefore, as Gods chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive each other for past grievances you may have against one another.Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on LOVE, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your heart to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or in deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.Amen...[Colossians 3-1:10]
There is no greater feeling than that of feeling you are doing things to please Christ. It brings such a feeling of completeness, of self worth, of accomplishment in knowing that you have possibly helped in bringing another life closer to Christ through you efforts to spread the word of God. Being Holy isn't just about accepting Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior it is about living life in a positive way, a spiritual way, to live in peace and harmony and to do all things through the love of Christ. We must let the old life die and the new life live with Christ lead us through in all that we do and say. Let us pray.
Our father in Heaven, thank you for this day, thank you for saving me through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Help me now Lord that I continuously follow the rules for Holy living, that I let go of the things of this earthly life and live for that which is through the power of the Holy Spirit. In all I do Lord I pray for your continued guidance in leading me that I may spread the word of God throughout the world, that I may continued to reach people everywhere so that they to may know the joy of being a Christian. Lod for all who are lost, I pray that they are found and they too can share with me and others the joy of accepting Christ into their lives. I pray for the wisdom and knowledge from you Lord that I may tell the story of you in a way that even the hardest heart shall open to listen and hear the story of Jesus Christ in the hopes that they may be saved. In Jesus name we pray and ask of these. Amen....
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