Gratitude....
Col. 3:15-25 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. [16] Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. [17] And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
[18] Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
[19] Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
[20] Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
[21] Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
[22] Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favour, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. [23] Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, [24] since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. [25] Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favouritism.
I’m listening to some worship music on my PC as I write this, and instead of distracting me from what I am doing it is helping me. My feet are tapping and with each verse or riff that goes by my mood is being lightend. I wonder if this feeling is what Paul has in mind when he encourages us to sing to each other with gratitude in our hearts for God.
I’m musing on how to practice the presence of God as a daily reality in my life – how do I live out the pece that Paul encourages us to do here? And as I mull over my thoughts it is becoming obvious that the peace, and expressig that peace towards others springs from gratitude over what God has done for me. And I keep that gratitude alive by meeting with him day by day. And for a person of my age and in my time, what could be more appropriate than singing along to some songs that express my gratitude to God, letting the melodies wash over me and letting the riches of his word dwell in my heart. And with this gratitude there, how much easier will it be to deal with all the people in all the relationships I encounter today……
[18] Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
[19] Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
[20] Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
[21] Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
[22] Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favour, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. [23] Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, [24] since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. [25] Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favouritism.
I’m listening to some worship music on my PC as I write this, and instead of distracting me from what I am doing it is helping me. My feet are tapping and with each verse or riff that goes by my mood is being lightend. I wonder if this feeling is what Paul has in mind when he encourages us to sing to each other with gratitude in our hearts for God.
I’m musing on how to practice the presence of God as a daily reality in my life – how do I live out the pece that Paul encourages us to do here? And as I mull over my thoughts it is becoming obvious that the peace, and expressig that peace towards others springs from gratitude over what God has done for me. And I keep that gratitude alive by meeting with him day by day. And for a person of my age and in my time, what could be more appropriate than singing along to some songs that express my gratitude to God, letting the melodies wash over me and letting the riches of his word dwell in my heart. And with this gratitude there, how much easier will it be to deal with all the people in all the relationships I encounter today……
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