Liz’s Morning Devotional: Scripture selected from Upper Room
June 23, 2024
Colossians 3:12-17
12 Therefore, as God’s choice, holy and loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Be tolerant with each other and, if someone has a complaint against anyone, forgive each other. As the Lord forgave you, so also forgive each other. 14 And over all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. 15 The peace of Christ must control your hearts—a peace into which you were called in one body. And be thankful people. 16 The word of Christ must live in you richly. Teach and warn each other with all wisdom by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 Whatever you do, whether in speech or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus and give thanks to God the Father through him.
Good Morning! Blessed be the name of the Lord!
12 Therefore, as God’s choice, holy and loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 14 And over all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
I have said that love is the goo that binds and holds everything together. Love is not just a feeling, it's a powerful force that connects us to God and to one another. It's the permeable substance through which love can enter, flow, and move, making us feel deeply connected and valued.
A heart without love is simply an organ that beats like a robot to sustain life, but what is a life without love? 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:7-8
God is love! Let us praise God’s Holy name! Hallelujah!
Creator God, Thank you for this beautiful gift of life. You created us with love. Help us allow your love to flow through us and into the world. We thank you! In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen
Thought for the day: God's love flows through us when we make room for Christ in our hearts.
Why? Because God loves us! Pastor Liz
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