Colossians 3:12-17

I have written about a number of negative, difficult topics lately. These topics are important, and it is fine to address them, but I would like to start writing about more positive things. To help kick things off, I want to share Colossians 3:12-17, which is one of my favorite passages in all of Scripture:

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

What a beautiful, grace-filled passage! Lord God, we thank you for these words of Holy Scripture, and we pray that You will conform our minds and hearts to the teachings they contain. In Christ's name we pray. Amen.

PS: I hope that spring has arrived in your corner of the world, and that you have been able to enjoy the sun and warm weather.