Today’s Thought “No Turning Back” G. Ward

“For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself.” Colossians 2:1-2

“Where is everyone?” That was the proclamation of many on yesterday as they looked around the worship center to miss so many. For the ones that often struggle to maintain consistency, there was unspiritual intercession for those missing by declaring, “graduations and festivities have them compelled.” A plethora of defense mechanisms rise when lack of commitment is the tradition for some (cf. Mt.7:21-23).

Like vigorous exercise, spiritual conditioning may involve partnering with another pursuant in the same (1 Ti. 4:1-5). Moreover, admittance with transparency can also aid your desired plight towards holiness; that’s what your pastor is there for (cf.Ac.6:4) – he’ll then know how to pray. Oh, that’s right, you don’t know him and he doesn’t know you…

Happy Monday!