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

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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

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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.“

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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.

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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.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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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

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OUR LORD LOVES US ENOUGH!​​

Colossians 3:17 – Devotional

Colossians 3:17

“Let whatever you do in word or deed; do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.“

I was a boy during a time when love and discipline went hand in hand. I received my share of spankings, but the truth be known, I got by with many deeds for which a switch was deserved.

That sounds weird in a day and age when discipline is considered an evil deed and the result is disorder, conflict, and chaos. We humans have a strange habit of going to extremes. From too much to too little we are prone to err.

One of the ways to keep discipline in proper order is to spend time in prayer, before, during and after discipline. The broken hearted prayer of a parent about to dispense discipline will often have a greater effect than the discipline itself.

When we do everything for the Lord, we place ourselves in His loving hands and allow Him to guide us in our actions. I recall once again the words of a juvenile offender under my supervision: “My dad doesn’t love me enough to discipline me.” As we stand before the Lord who died for our sins we can say with complete confidence; “OUR LORD LOVES US ENOUGH!”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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LOOK ABOVE THIS WORLD​!

Colossians 3:2 – Devotional

Colossians 3:2

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Well educated scientists seemingly have things all figured out. The question arises as to what is it they think they have all figured out, and why does what they have all figured out change on a regular basis?

The answer is that the wisdom of man is subject to the all-knowing mind of Christ who is the blessed creator and sustainer of all things. As long as mankind rejects the truth of God they walk in darkness.

I must confess that there are a vast number of things I do not know, but the things I do not know are insignificant in the realization that the most important thing I do know is that my name is written down in glory and my eternity is assured in the providence of God!

As I am regularly confronted with news concerning the failing health and welfare of friends and family, I have the sweet assurance that the Lord wants me to look above the things of this world and trust Him. When people ask us how to face a dismal future we can with sweet assurance tell them; “LOOK ABOVE THIS WORLD!”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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