small step: devour the WORD daily

Colossians 3
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.


Love is the bond of perfection. If we occupy the love of Christ then we are holy and beloved. We are the elect of God that means we are chosen. It means He's invested in us. It means all the characteristics listed above are more than attainable but expected and POSSIBLE! The peace of God, what more can you ask for? THe love of God aids in interactions with others and the peace of God aids in handling LIFE! Let the word of Christ dwell in our richly. It makes me think of letting the word spread and penetrate every aspect. It rolls off your tongue, it flows through your veins, it speaks in your sleep, etc. What a level of intimacy with the word! There are various passages that speak to the importance of praise and worship. This one brings it to the forefront again. there is something about praise and worship. Music has power; songs can move you. BUt when you sing a song that centers your heart, mind, and soul around all that is God it does something to you. It puts things in perspective, it makes you grateful, and it draws you in. So how do we do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus. We need to have the love of Christ, peace of God, devour the word, and sing praises.