Scripture “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:2-6 A quick not

Scripture “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24 Observation In the verses leading to this passage, Paul is writing to the church in Colossae about our new identity that is found in Jesus, including humility, compassion, patience, and forgiveness. This passage gives a a breakdown of

Talk Share a high and a low from this week. Ask, “Does anyone need help this week?” or “How can our family support them?” Scripture “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothed yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:12-13 Retell Have someone retell what that verse says in their ow

Gratitude Take a moment to think about or write down something you are especially grateful for this week. It could be big or small, but focus on what brought you joy or peace. Share your thoughts with your family and encourage everyone to reflect on their blessings. Scripture “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:1-

Scripture "Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings. Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of

Scripture "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh was put off when you were circumcised by Christ, having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from

Gratitude God is revealing pieces of His character and His heart all around us every day, even in little ways we might not notice. Take some time to think of a few reasons you have to be grateful, or moments when you've seen God moving in your life this week. Scripture "My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are

Scripture “The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created... all things have been created through him and for him." Colossians 1:15-16 Observation We often emphasize Jesus as a "Brother" or "Friend" (which is true), but we must not domesticate Him. Paul reveals Jesus as the Cosmic Christ, the one who holds all authority over both the visible and invisible worlds. He is not merely a source of personal comfort; He

Scripture “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you.” Colossians 1:3 Observation Paul begins this passage by showing us an important step in prayer: thanking God for His people. Whether we are praying through frustration, conflict, or simply lifting someone up in prayer, gratitude should come first. When we thank God for people, it helps us see them the way God sees them and changes the way we approach and treat them. Application Before p