RESTART YOUR MIND!

Colossians 3:2-3 – Devotional

Colossians 3:2-3​

“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”

Do you sometimes have a hard time keeping things straight? The thing you want to do next is shoved aside because something else suddenly came up that seemed more important or demanding.

It seems that the more labor saving devices that are introduced to us the more pressed we are for time. It would seem that most people are operating on over-load and it is close to power failure.

When it comes to my computer I feel far beyond my personal capability. I seem to be calling people on a regular basis to assist me when I encounter problems.

Many times my experts advise me to restart the computer. It is amazing how many problems are resolved by a restart. If you need a closer walk with the Lord try a restart of devotion and purpose to be closer to Him.

A good place to start may be our daily Bible reading plan that we have at the bottom of each DailyEvotional. Commit to reading God’s Word on a regular basis and join us.

Blessings dear hearts!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of August 24th, we have a $1,671 need for August 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

RIGHT THINKING​!

Colossians 3:2 – Devotional

Colossians 3:2

“Set your hearts on things above, not on earthly things.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week by Pastor Cecil by clicking above on the play button.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Saturday, April 25, 2026, we have a $1,525 need for April 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

ALWAYS FORGIVE OTHERS!

Colossians 3:13b – Devotional

Colossians 3:13b

“Forbear one another, and forgive one another, if anyone has a quarrel against another: even as Christ forgave you, so you do also.”

When we think of having an attitude of forgiveness, sadly it is most often when we feel that the other person deserves to be forgiven. In reality we receive a blessing or are about to receive one and therefore we give thanks. It is for what makes us feel justified and satisfied.

In today’s scripture, Paul rejoices in the report he has received about what God is doing for the Colossians. His rejoicing comes when he receives reports of how God’s people are freely radiating a forgiving spirit for all.

It causes me to stop and consider what my spiritual life lacks. Am I consistently thanking the Lord for the way other believers are growing in the Lord and the work they are doing for Him? I think I need to refocus my prayers to always thank God.

I want to take this opportunity to thank my many faithful readers around the world who have supported this ministry with your prayers and gifts. God has opened doors to reach thousands that need to be encouraged. I covet your continued prayer support and messages of encouragement.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, we have a $1,754 need for April 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

ALWAYS FORGIVE!

Colossians 3:13 – Devotional

Colossians 3:13

“Forbear one another, and forgive one another, if anyone has a quarrel against another: even as Christ forgave you, so you do also.”

Many times I have heard people pray to become more like Christ … and then immediately begin to tear into those around them. The words of their prayer must be offensive to the Lord as He calls us to be like Him.

How many of these attributes would describe the way you behave: TENDER HEARTED? MERCIFUL? HUMBLE? MEEK? PATIENT? WILLING TO PUT UP WITH OTHERS? FORGIVING? (Is it getting quiet in here?)

If we truly want to be like Christ, we need to behave as Believers ought to behave. That means treating others in the same manner we would like for them to treat us. It does not mean that we deserve it or that they deserve it, but just as we need it, so do they need our compassion.

We all have a long way to go in having a Christ-like spirit, but we begin by trying to see ourselves and others the way Christ sees us — fallen sinners who are in need of love and forgiveness. BE THAT FOR OTHERS AND IT WILL RETURN TO YOU!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Monday, March 30, 2026, we have a $1,674 need for March 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

A SONG IN MY SOUL!

Colossians 3:16 – Devotional

A Song in My Soul (inspired by Colossians 3:16) – download mp3

Colossians 3:16

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.“

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has combined AI and Colossians 3:16 to produce a new version of the song entitled, “A Song in My Soul.” Russ would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A Song in My Soul (inspired by Colossians 3:16)

[Intro]
A word in my heart, a song in my soul,
Your love is the rhythm that’s making me whole.

[Verse 1]
Let Your word live deep inside me,
Every breath, a melody.
Teaching love in every moment,
Grace unfolding endlessly.
When the night feels heavy on me,
You remind my soul to sing—
And the songs You place within me
Lift my heart on rising wings.

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, let it rise, let it rise in me,
Your truth, Your light, Your melody

[Chorus]
Let the message of Your truth
Be the song I carry through—
With wisdom, with mercy, with joy I will sing,
Giving thanks for everything.
Let my heart be a home for You,
Let my life be a hymn of truth—
Every word, every song that I bring,
Let it glorify my King.

[Post-Chorus]
Word in my heart, pouring over me,
Grace in the dark, singing victory.
Word in my heart, You’re the song I sing,
Jesus, my hope, my everything.

[Verse 2]
In the stillness, You surround me,
Peace that quiets every fear.
Voices join in sacred harmony,
Heaven’s chorus drawing near.
May I share the hope You give me,
Speak with kindness, live with grace—
Till the world can see Your beauty
Shining through this humble place.

[Pre-Chorus Repeat]
Oh, let it rise, let it rise in me,
Your truth, Your light, Your melody.

[Chorus]
Let the message of Your truth
Be the song I carry through—
With wisdom, with mercy, with joy I will sing,
Giving thanks for everything.
Let my heart be a home for You,
Let my life be a hymn of truth—
Every word, every song that I bring,
Let it glorify my King.

[Post-Chorus Repeat]
Word in my heart, pouring over me,
Grace in the dark, singing victory.
Word in my heart, You’re the song I sing,
Jesus, my hope, my everything.

[Bridge]
Teach my heart to overflow,
With psalms and hymns of praise—
A melody of gratitude
For every gift You’ve made.
Let Your Spirit lead the music,
Let Your love be all I seek—
May the songs I sing remind me
Of the strength You give the weak.

[Lift]
Let it overflow, let it overflow,
Every breath a praise that my heart will show.

[Final Chorus]
Let the message of Your truth
Be the song I carry through—
With wisdom, with mercy, with joy I will sing,
Giving thanks for everything.
Let my heart be a home for You,
Let my life be a hymn of truth—
Every word, every song that I bring,
Let it glorify my King.

[Outro]
A word in my heart, forever I’ll sing,
Glory to Jesus, my Savior, my King.

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Friday, March 13, 2026, we have a $1,782 need for March 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

FULLY MATURE IN CHRIST​​​​​​​!

Colossians 1:28 – Devotional

Colossians 1:28

“He is the One we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, in order that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.”

Over the years of my ministry I have been blessed to observe the spiritual birth and subsequent growth of new believers. At the beginning they may be seem to be very immature and weak, but as they grow in the Lord they become strong and worthy servants of the Most High God!

I want to ask a very personal and yet a very vital question of you: How would you describe your maturity level in Christ? Are you increasingly growing stronger in the faith by your time spent in His Word? Do you make it a necessary part of each day to search the Scriptures?

I once had a man tell me that he had read the Bible through from the first verse in Genesis to the last verse in Revelation, so he didn’t need to read it any more. Fully mature believers never stop growing God’s grace and the knowledge of His precious Word.

It is essential that we devote ourselves to read and re-read God’s precious Word. No matter how many times I have read through the Bible, I find something new and fresh every day. My aim is to urge everyone to become fully mature in Christ.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Tuesday, March 10, 2026, we have a $1,855 need for March 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.