Colossians 1:3-8

Colossians 1:3-8
English Standard Version (ESV)

  When you pray, who are you celebrating? Are you praying that those who are serving well might continue to be strengthened by the Spirit?
  When you go out today, are you remembering that your ultimate hope is in Heaven, allowing you to keep the day in perspective?  Do you cling to your hope in Christ, recognizing that all else will pass away and one day, only the Kingdom of God will remain?  Are you giving thanks for the day when you heard the Gospel and came to understand the grace of God in truth?  Do you give thanks for those who continue to faithfully go into the world to proclaim the Gospel to those who have not heard, and do you support their ministry?
  There is so much Good News in the Gospel, and so many ways that we can be encourage and then encourage and support others.  The Gospel is hope and joy and peace and grace -- and may we pray for the message to go into the whole world and continue to bear fruit and increase!