Dear Legacydads,
Some action words/phrases from Colossians 3
Set (x2) Set your heart and mind on things above (Turn your eyes upon Jesus)
Put to death your earthly nature, things that take your heart and mind away from what matters to God. Some may refer to this as the things of your old sinful nature.
Rid yourselves from joy stealers: Anger, rage, malice, slander and filthy language
Do not Lie to each other. James 5:16 Confess your sins to one another and pray for each other.
Put on the new self that you were given. Your true identity is found in Christ for which you were fearfully and wonderfully made.
Clothe yourselves therefore with the things that come directly from the fruit of the Spirit: Compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Bear with each other - this goes without saying. If we are being honest, than we know that we are all jerks on a journey.
Forgive one another - Jesus is pretty clear on this: Forgive one another as I have forgiven you. He tells us that vengeance is God's, not ours!
Put on Love - 1 John and 2 John are very direct in that if we lack love and forgiveness then do we really belong to God?
Let - when we submit and obey Jesus's commands in our lives (the 49) then we can let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts. It is no longer about us - it is about the things of God's Kingdom. If we struggle with this, then confess. Count your blessings and choose joy.
Do it - all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Remember that Jesus is our propitiation. Without Him, there is no hope for us and those in this world.
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As we are 13 days into the New Year, how are things going? How is your walk? Are you being accountable to other brothers? Are you in the word daily and in prayer? Are you just checking boxes or are you nurturing your relationship with the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?
Let's do this together. Join us at Legacydads
All the best,
Dante.
