I have not engaged in witchcraft, but I have tried to manipulate God through my prayers. For many years I tried a variety of prayer formats to get what I wanted–what I had decided I had a right to and God should give to me. I bargained, I promised, I followed formulas … I wanted… Read More
Colossians 3:22-25 God has no favorites who can get by with shirking
God’s creation has a number of rules that apply throughout everything. One of them is: “What you sow, that is what you will reap.” If we plant tomato seeds, we will reap tomatoes, not turnips. If we plant discontent, we will experience discontent. If we ingest junk food, our bodies will respond in kind. If… Read More
Colossians 3:20-21 R-E-S-P-E-C-T
If we put the words of the Lord in our hearts, if we put them in the forefront of everything we see , if we let them light up our hearts, (Proverbs 4:20-23) then LOVE will be the guide of all that we do. A big part of love is showing respect for each other. Let’s… Read More
Colossians 3:18-19 Go all out in love
Submission is not something we in America do well. I can’t speak for those in other countries, because I don’t have enough experience in and of your cultures. But individual rights and privileges–something I believe in and support–can lead us to think only of ourselves and what we deserve and have rights to. Individualistic thinking–what’s… Read More
Colossians 3:17 Take myself out of the limelight
I have been wondering lately, how much of what I do is so that people will think good of me? If I am living for God, trying to be someone who reflects His light to the world, why do I feel the need to have my shadow–my silhouette–superimposed on His light? What would it look… Read More
Colossians 3:16 Pay attention
Today I am memorizing and saying Proverbs 4:20-23 out loud at least seven times. I must admit, this is my own translation of the verse–helps me to remember it easier. I was amazed at how much it aligns with today’s text of Colossians 3:16. Thank you for reiterating, Lord. Say Proverbs 4:20-23 out loud with… Read More
Colossians 3:15 If I cultivate thankfulness, what will I reap?
How does cultivating thankfulness generate peace and harmony? Try a variation on counting to ten next time you are irritated, frustrated, or ready to give up on something or someone. Name ten things you are thankful for right now–big and small, physical or emotional, person or situation. Or try listing ten things you are thankful… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 