Strengthened in the Faith

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. — Colossians 2:6-7 

This past weekend, we put up our Christmas tree.

A reminder that we are about to celebrate Advent, the coming of Jesus' birth.

God asks us to continue to live our lives in Him.

Rooted and build up in Jesus.

Strengthened in the faith as the Bible teaches.

And as our parents and Sunday school teachers taught us.

Overflowing with thankfulness for Jesus' sacrifice.

Singing with Thankfulness

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. — Colossians 3:16

Yesterday we made modge podge flower pots.

Our Bible study theme was "bloom where you are planted."

And Josie took this picture of the finished pots.

They really turned out beautiful.

And each one is unique.

Just as God's creation shows His beauty and glory.

We praise Him with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.

Singing with thankfulness in our hearts to God.

Continue to Live Your Lives in Him

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. — Colossians 2:6-7

It is not always easy to live my life in Christ.

I have a short temper at times.

I get frustrated and impatient.

This week I apologized to a coworker for getting upset.

I was disappointed when some features we had asked for on our new blog rebuild were not included on our checklist.

Later I apologized for losing my temper.

Jesus continues to work in me to mold me into someone who can be more patient and considerate of others.

He strengthens me in the faith.

I am overflowing with thankfulness for His mercy.