Thursday, April 10, 2025
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, so that you may have all endurance and patience, joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. ~Colossians 1:11-14
Written by Dawn Sheaffer | Administrative Assistant
When I read these verses, I thought of all the wonderful, dear people in my life who are going through very difficult times. I especially think of friends and family who are sick or taking care of loved ones who are sick. It seems like we hear weekly of someone else we know who received bad news.
Then I look at the hope and positive attitudes that get them through each day. In verse 11, Paul says to be strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power; that power that helps us to endure all this world gives us. I know looking to Jesus and our heavenly Father for help to be able to endure their illnesses has helped all of them. I am blessed to know these people who are so strong in their faith in God.
Prayer: Lord, give us one mind on what matters most: loving one another in your name. Amen.