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2012 Day 257 – Colossians 3

13 Thursday Sep 2012

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There is so much information in this chapter about how we should live the Christian life, but when I got to verse 12, I looked at it as if it were a checklist for my life. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. When I am around other people, regardless of who they are, do I show them compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, or patience? I hate to admit it, but I fail at these things more often than I’d like to admit and, based on Sarah’s comments on yesterday’s reading, it’s not a matter of me needing to just do it, I have to ask myself “why”? Why don’t I do the things that I know I need to do? The answer for me is simple… While Christ lives in me, I do not allow Him to be a greater influence on me than my own desires. In John 3:30, John the Baptist himself said, He must become greater; I must become less. I am no John the Baptist, which means, how much greater must Christ be in me for me to live the life He intended?

2012 Day 256 – Colossians 2

12 Wednesday Sep 2012

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When we know God, we have everything we need to live the life He meant for us. Verse 10 says, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. Since Christ has all authority, there is no need to go anywhere else find answers.

2012 Day 255 – Colossians 1

11 Tuesday Sep 2012

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After spending a couple weeks in Proverbs, we will spend the next four days in the book of Colossians. From what I’ve gathered in a couple of different notes, this letter was probably written during Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome and is written as a commentary on information he received about the state of the church at Colossae. There is a lot of great information in this book, but the verse that stood out to me the most talks about how nothing comes as a surprise to God. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. God is in control, we must never forget that. Nothing is a shock to Him.

2012 Day 254 – Proverbs 24

10 Monday Sep 2012

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I love the two final verses of this chapter, 33 and 34, 33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— 34 and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man. I never understood what these verses meant until I looked it up. If a ship’s captain is lax and is not constantly paying attention to the direction of the ship and making constant minor adjustments, the ship will be way off course once it has traveled it’s final distance. The same goes for our lives; if we are not constantly paying attention to the direction of our lives, we will end up somewhere we never intended to be.

2012 Day 253 – Proverbs 23

09 Sunday Sep 2012

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I often think, “if I only had more money…”, but money is not the answer for all we need. If we are not careful we can spend our entire lives chasing riches instead of chasing after what God wants for our lives. Verses 4-5 says, Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle. Money has a funny way of disappearing before we are able to spend it on things that matter for eternity. We must deliberately think about spending our resources on what’s important or in the end there is nothing left.

2012 Day 252 – Proverbs 22

08 Saturday Sep 2012

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We know verse 17 is true, but it is a good reminder, Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach. All the wisdom we will ever need is found in the Bible. we just need to read, study, and apply it to ours lives. I know, I know… Much easier said than done, but it’s at least a roadmap for our lives.

2012 Day 251 – Proverbs 21

07 Friday Sep 2012

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It is important to remember that without God we can do nothing. It is also important to remember that God wants us to spend time preparing to do His work. Verse 31 says, The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. While God can do anything, we must be diligent in preparing ourselves to be used by His strength and for His purpose.

2012 Day 250 – Proverbs 20

06 Thursday Sep 2012

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At first glance, verse 9 is disconcerting, Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”? I know I sin daily and I know that I am rarely without sin in my life. However, what is not said in this verse is we have a way to attain a pure heart. Jesus’ provided that way. Through the regular confession of sin we are continuously being cleansed. God provides forgiveness of our sin by his mercy when we ask for it. The thing I am missing from my life is the regular confession and repentance of sin as a part of my regular talks with God. It is through that process and continuous building of my relationship with God that I can rely on His moment by moment cleansing of my life.

2012 Day 249 – Proverbs 19

05 Wednesday Sep 2012

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It is my true belief that God’s plan is always perfect. Even when we are in the heat of battle, His plan is always going to lead us where He wants us to go. Verse 21 says, Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

2012 Day 248 – Proverbs 18

04 Tuesday Sep 2012

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Verse 24 made me think of the group men I’ve met with every Friday for almost two years now; A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Finding friends who stick closer than a brother is important ever person. It keeps you encourage, accountable, and motivated. Find people who can speak into your life and lead you to grow closer to God; it will change your life.