made new

 Friday, May 7, 2021 (7:04 a.m.)

Blessed God,

Thank You.

(7:24 a.m.)

Keep my focus on You please.

I tend to get scattered.

(7:41 a.m.)

And when I turn it all over to You? I am bound. Unbroken. Complete. Intact. Made new.

Mm, yes Dear Lord. You make all things new. Me, my thoughts, my hopes, my dreams are made new in You.

I confess to complicating my own thoughts. When I turn them over to You? Truth! Your blessed, life giving Truth.

Thank You God. Praise You Lord.

Following the hymn ♪Bind Us Together♪ into Your Word (Colossians 3:14) my heart quickens at Your Truth.

Even here Father, I ask for Your guidance. Which translation? Starting at what verse? There is so much Truth to absorb. So many aspects to learn. You take such tender care of our every need.

Lord God, Your Word of Truth trumps all fear and distraction. Looking at The Passion Translation footnote for the word “guided” in Colossians 3:15 I learn “The Greek literally means ‘let peace be the umpire of your minds.’” What an incredible concept! Peace as an umpire. Praise You Father.

You truly do make all things new. Isaiah 43:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:5.

♪You Make Me Brave♪ just started singing to me. It’s true! Leaning into and trusting You to do all You must in each of us absolutely makes us brave. And new. Holy God, I ask You to use Your promises in making me new.

Coming back to my first stop this morning. “Since God chose you to be the holy people whom He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. You must make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. And the most important piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what binds us all together in perfect harmony. 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” (Colossians 3:12-15).

It seems like such a tall order Lord. And then I’m reminded that “the strength of Christ’s explosive power infuses me to conquer every difficulty” (Philippians 4:13 The Passion Translation).

Yes! Your strength. Your power. Breathed into us by Your Holy Spirit. Do all You must in, with, by, through and for me this day that I will love and represent You well.

Praise You. Thank You. I love You. Amen.

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