Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:15-17
This passage gives me two thoughts to reflect on. The Peace
of Christ is our fondest wish and hope for our world and our community of
faith. If we can work through
differences with love and do it in the name of the Lord Jesus, we can build
relationships and avoid conflicts with a goal of Peace in our lives. The second thought is the “with gratitude in
your hearts to God,” and “whatever you do, do it all in the name of the Lord
Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” As Christians we surely must be constantly in
an “attitude of gratitude” for the gift of our salvation through the death and
resurrection of Jesus so that we can live our lives with the goal of eternity
in Christ’s kingdom, if we remain faithful to His promises.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, we are so thankful that we can live
joyful lives, praying and serving and encouraging others to live in Peace with
the goal of Eternal Life with you.
June Lyman (reprinted from 2008. Title added by the editor.)
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