Alert?

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about His mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should. Colossians 4:2-4 NLT

 

It’s Sunday. How often do you start to doze off during church? Somehow that late night on Saturday…plus the quietness of prayer time and the lull of the pastor’s voice just helps you drift off into…sleep land. Not good! I found that years ago when I began to take notes it helped me stay alert. That is what Paul is talking about with the church at Colossae. Be committed to praying—keep your mind alert and your heart focused on giving thanks to God. He deserves our gratitude for He has revealed to us His marvelous and yet mystifying plan for eternal life. It must have been challenging for Paul to tell others about Christ—imagine being in chained up in prison—and yet singing and praising the Lord. I pray that God will give me opportunities to tell others about Christ in a clear and concise manner—not in a jail cell…but in my daily walk with Him.

 

Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, sometimes I just don’t see Christ working in my life—but I know He is always with me—helping me to make good choices and protecting me. Show me ways that Christ has worked in my life—today—and lead me into opportunities where I can share that information with others. May this bring glory to God.

Happy Birthday, Michelle.

You are God’s walking miracle. I joyously praise Him for your life and health.

May He continue to bless you...as you seek and serve Him.

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