Living the new life

"Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony."

(Colossians 3:14 NLT)

If you get a minute today read all of Colossians 3.

What was our individual part in yesterday and now in today?

At Celebrate we are suppose to keep it to me and I statements.

Its not about what you did because I have not control in that. It's about what I did or didn't do that matters.

In my relationship with others?

What did I do for someone else yesterday? Many times by doing my part I am helping someone else.

Did I keep the rules?

Did I pick up after myself?

Did I do what I said I would do?

Did I leave things better than I found them?

Did I treat others with respect?

Did I take responsibility for my actions?

Did I give my best effort?

Now some faith based questions.

Did I spend time with God?

Did I follow where the Holy Spirit was leading me?

Did I show Love of Christ to someone else?

Did my words honor God?

Did I trust God more than my fears?

A few more we all can use:

Did I pray before making important decisions?

Did I forgive as Christ forgave me?

Did I serve others as Jesus served?

Did I Share God's grace with someone?

Did I live in a way that pointed others to Christ?

If I didn't do these things yesterday I probably won't do them today unless something changes.

We can all do better.

"And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father."

(Colossians 3:17 NLT)

Lord Jesus,

Help us to live each day in a way that honors You. May our words, actions, attitudes, and choices reflect Your love and grace. Teach us to be faithful in both the small things and the great things, so that whatever we do, we do it for Your glory.

Amen.

— Dennis