10/23 Colossians 4:6
Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.
FORGIVING
An attitude of gratitude and a forgiving heart will change how we see others. The Lord wants to partner with us in the spread of the Gospel-Good News. Seek the Lord and let Him change your outlook and heart. Speak to others in such a way that they will know you care about them. Blessed be the name of the Lord.
10/22 Colossians 4:5
Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity.
WISDOM
We are to be wise in well doing. Proclaim the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ understanding that the lost will not understand what you are saying. What they will understand is if you care for them. As you live a life like Christ and speak of His work in your life you will attract those in need. The key is to be constantly be sharing the Lord as you live your life.
10/21 Colossians 4:4
Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
PRAY
We need to pray for others. We need to pray with purpose and power. This comes out of our walk with Jesus. Seek the Lord. Spend time with Him. Know that the Lord is seeking our best good. Do not cease praying for those that are in need of salvation.
10/20 Colossians 4:3
Don’t forget to pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to preach about his secret plan — that Christ is also for you Gentiles. That is why I am here in chains.
PROCLAIM
Proclaim the Good News. Jesus died for our sin. His death paid the price for our sin. He shed His blood for us taking upon him the sin that each one of us committed and yet He was without sin. Resurrected by the power of God Jesus is alive right now willing to come into our life and save us. Jesus is Lord.
10/19 Colossians 4:1-2
You slave owners must be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master — in heaven. Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
RESPONSIBILITY
We are to be just and fair to everyone. We cannot claim that certain ones are exempt. People count with Jesus. Jesus died for people including you. Remember that you are responsible. There are no exceptions-each on of us is guilty for our sin.
10/18 Psalm 16:9-11
No wonder my heart is filled with joy, and my mouth shouts his praises! My body rests in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your godly one to rot in the grave. You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
SECURITY
Money or power cannot bring security. Popularity or intelligence cannot bring security. The only real security we can find is in Jesus Christ. Jesus gives us life and light for living. He is our security.
10/17 Psalm 16:7-8
I will bless the LORD who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
CONFIDENCE
I will trust the Lord. I will place my confidence in Him. He is my rock, my strength. The Lord is my peace, my joy. I love the Lord and He is always thinking about me. Every thought the Lord has towards me is a thought for good. Jesus is Lord and I submit my life to Him.
10/16 Psalm 16:5-6
LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine. The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!
LIFE
Your life belongs to the Lord. When you submit to Him He will change your life. Everything about your life will change. Where there was poverty there will be prosperity. Joy will replace heartache. Failure will become success. Trust in the Lord and He will do it.
10/15 Psalm 16:4
Those who chase after other gods will be filled with sorrow. I will not take part in their sacrifices or even speak the names of their gods.
FALSE
Any god but the Lord is a false god. The Lord God is the only God and He will not tolerate mankind’s foolishness. Trust in the Lord. Stay away from other gods. Do not bow down to them, do not submit to them, instead let Jesus have control of your life.
10/14 Psalm 16:1-3
A psalm of David. Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. I said to the LORD, “You are my Master! All the good things I have are from you.” The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!
SAFE
The Lord is actively concerned with our life. HE knows our past, present and future. Submit yourself to the Lord and He will take care of you. Try Him. Let the Lord have control of your life and He will watch over you.