DEVOTION
Colossians 3:15–17 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Almighty and Holy God, this morning, before the heat of the day settles in and before the responsibilities of another Wednesday begin, we simply want to say thank You.Thank You for the ordinary gifts that often pass unnoticed. Thank You for the smell of fresh-cut grass, for birds that greet the sunrise before we do, for gardens that quietly remind us that growth often happens where no one is watching. Thank You for coffee shared with a friend, laughter around a table, and conversations that leave us encouraged.
Too often we hurry past these gifts. Slow us down today. We pray for our church family. Bless those who are serving quietly, those whose work is never seen, and those who faithfully pray for others. Continue to knit us together with humility, kindness, and genuine love. We pray for our nation and for every nation of the world. We especially remember places where war has become a way of life. Comfort families who have lost loved ones, protect innocent children, and soften hearts that have grown accustomed to violence.
Lord, Your Son told us to pray even for our enemies. That is not easy. Yet today we ask You to do what only You can do. Change hearts consumed by hatred. Replace vengeance with mercy, pride with humility, and violence with compassion. Begin with them...and continue Your work in us, that we too may become more like Christ. Thank You for walking beside us into another beautiful day. In Jesus' name,
Amen.
Colossians 3:15–17 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Almighty and Holy God, this morning, before the heat of the day settles in and before the responsibilities of another Wednesday begin, we simply want to say thank You.Thank You for the ordinary gifts that often pass unnoticed. Thank You for the smell of fresh-cut grass, for birds that greet the sunrise before we do, for gardens that quietly remind us that growth often happens where no one is watching. Thank You for coffee shared with a friend, laughter around a table, and conversations that leave us encouraged.
Too often we hurry past these gifts. Slow us down today. We pray for our church family. Bless those who are serving quietly, those whose work is never seen, and those who faithfully pray for others. Continue to knit us together with humility, kindness, and genuine love. We pray for our nation and for every nation of the world. We especially remember places where war has become a way of life. Comfort families who have lost loved ones, protect innocent children, and soften hearts that have grown accustomed to violence.
Lord, Your Son told us to pray even for our enemies. That is not easy. Yet today we ask You to do what only You can do. Change hearts consumed by hatred. Replace vengeance with mercy, pride with humility, and violence with compassion. Begin with them...and continue Your work in us, that we too may become more like Christ. Thank You for walking beside us into another beautiful day. In Jesus' name,
Amen.