Sunday's Message, August 15, 2021 - Moving Forward in Love

 Hello Spiritual Family,  

 Maturity marks the presence of God's virtues in our lives.  Whether in seed form or in full bloom, the goal is for Christ's love to be on display by many and for many as proof that He exists.

God Bless

Scripture References & Highlights

Prayer for 2021:  This year will be a year of Light; that Light will shine and darkness will not dispel it. 

In Jesus' Name

Encounter God's Heart...The Light of the World Within You

Message Scriptures

• Colossians 3:12-17, 23-25
• because we are so dearly loved and chosen by God, we are asked to "robe" ourselves or put on God's virtues
• Psalm 132:9 and Job 29:14
• wear righteousness as a robe
• Philippians 3:9(TPT) and Romans 13:14(AMPC)
• exchange your righteousness for Jesus' righteousness
• 1 John 2:29
• living in God's righteousness means that God is our Father
• Colossians 3
• vs. 12
• be merciful as we attempt to understand one another
• be compassionate, showing kindness toward all
• be gentle and humble, unoffendable in your patience with others
• vs. 13
• tolerate the weaknesses of others in the family of faith
• forgiving one another the same way Christ forgives us (Psalm 103:1-13)
• vs. 14
• love must flow through each of these virtues
• vs. 15
• let our heart be guided by peace
• always be thankful
• vs. 16
• let God's Word dwell in our richly and deeply
• apply the scriptures - not hearers only but doers (James 1:22)
• encourage/instruct one another with psalms, festive praises and prophetic songs
• sing to God with all your heart
• vs. 17
• let what we do AND say reflect the beauty of Jesus

 Nuggets for the Week

• outwardly we can look patient, but our inward heart chatter can be so offensive to others if we're not careful in monitoring the chatter - "I wish they'd hurry up"
• love is the binding agent that holds all the virtues together
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Reflections

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 Key Takeaway for the Body

• Jesus is our righteousness
• Adding on God's virtues can only be accomplished by believing that we are always and dearly loved by God (Col.3:12)
• As we apply Romans 13:14 in putting on Christ, He will begin to work these virtues within us because that is His nature or character also

Prayer Time

In your times of prayer this week (9am,12noon, and 6pm) we encourage you to include the following scriptures located below and in the article 7 Verses and 7 Prayers for your Pastor/

Ephesians 1:17-19, 3:16-17

Philippians 1:9-11

Colossians 1:10-12

Worship Highlight