07/11          Colossians 3:15

15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. 

PEACE

I want peace Lord.  Jesus gives us that peace, today Lord Jesus, I especially need your peace.  All around me people are hurting and in trouble.  Chaos seems to be the order of the day.  Surround me Lord with your peace and guide me walk in paths of righteousness filled with your gift of peace. 

07/10          Colossians 3:12-14

12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.  14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 

FORGIVE

Lord I am not as wise as some but I know your Word and You call us to live a life that forgives and forgets. Help me Jesus today to forgive. Forgive those who have wronged me, forgive those who hurt me, forgive those who simply lied about me, Oh Lord please forgive them and forgive me.  We are the most life you when we forgive-I forgive them Jesus and lift them up in prayer to you. 

07/09          Colossians 3:11

11 In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. 

HERE

Lord I know you are here and you know everything I do.  Create in me a clean heart today and a right spirit so that everything I do will be wholesome and pleasing to you.  The Lord is my Shepard, I follow Him. 

07/08          Colossians 3:10

10 Put on your new nature and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. 

LIKE

Jesus help me to become more like you each day.  Guide my steps, control my mouth, fill my heart and walk with me in the everlasting way. I want to follow you Jesus. 

07/07          Colossians 3:9

9 Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. 

TRUTH

Father, I pray that today I will speak only truth and not seek to be a pleaser of people.  Help me to speak truth in a loving and kind way seeking to be gentle to everyone.  I need you Lord to guide my tongue and to constantly remind me that I won’t have to apologize for what I don’t say.  Jesus is the focus of my life day by day.  Truth Lord, only truth-no lies. 

07/06          Colossians 3:7-8

7 You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world. 8 But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. 

LANGUAGE

Oh Lord, help me clean up the way I speak.  Angry words are almost as bad as curse words.  Let neither cross my lips.  Jesus help me clean up my life so that I will become more like you each day.  You are my power Lord, help me. 

07/05          Colossians 3:5-6

5 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. 6 Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming. 

STRENGTH

Lord I am not strong so I must depend on your strength.  I know you rejoice in my claiming your strength so help me today to rest in you. Guide me to turn my face towards you every time I face temptation.  I need your strength.  Cleanse me Father and make me whole.  Guide me in the path you have marked out for me. 

07/04          Colossians 3:4

4And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. 

NOW

Thank you Father for your forgiveness of my past and your control of my eternal future.  Life is very hard and YOU assure me that I will make it through.  You stand with me even when I am wrong.  You correct me and put me back on the right path.  Thank you Jesus.  Thank you today as I experience your joy and peace. 

07/03          Colossians 3:3

3 For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. 

WORLD

Encourage me to be mindful of the resources I have in you.  I’m ill tempered, foolish and quick to fail. Help me Lord today.  Lord guide me to reject the ideology of the world. Speak and cover me with your wisdom, mercy and grace as I quietly listen to you.  I know you can take care of me. 

07/02          Colossians 3:2

2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. 

HEAVEN

Father my challenges are real and they are getting me down.  Help me to accept your power and use it to equip myself for service and to help those around me who are in great need.  Thank you for your peace and joy.  Jesus is Lord.