Daily Devo: Colossians Week 3
Daily Devo: Colossians Week 3 Heavenly Relationships
based on sermon by Tim Bach originally preached on7/20/25
Day 1: Understanding Godly Relationships
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, open my heart to understand the true nature of godly relationships. Help me to see others through Your eyes of love and grace. Amen.
Scripture Reading
- Philippians 2:4
- Colossians 3:1-4
Daily Topic
Explore the essence of godly relationships as places for spiritual growth, mutual support, and reflecting God’s nature.
Life Application Follow-Up Exercise
Reflect on your current relationships. Identify one relationship where you can be more supportive or understanding. Plan a specific action to show support this week.
Closing Prayer
Lord, guide me to be a true friend and ambassador of Your love. May my relationships honor You and reflect Your grace. Amen.
Day 2: Transformation through Christ
Opening Prayer
Dear Lord, transform my heart and mind to be more like Christ each day. Help me to let go of my old self and embrace the new. Amen.
Scripture Reading
- Colossians 3:5-9
Daily Topic
Consider how being in Christ changes your identity and behavior, calling you to leave behind old ways.
Life Application Follow-Up Exercise
Identify a specific behavior or attitude from your “old self” that you want to change. Pray for strength and take steps to act differently, embodying the new self in Christ.
Closing Prayer
Father, thank You for renewing me in Your image. Grant me the courage to change and the perseverance to grow in holiness. Amen.
Day 3: Living Out Christ's Love
Opening Prayer
Gracious God, fill me with Your love so that it overflows into all my relationships. Teach me to love others as You love me. Amen.
Scripture Reading
- Colossians 3:14
- John 15:12-13
Daily Topic
Reflect on the transformative power of Christ's love as the perfect bond of unity.
Life Application Follow-Up Exercise
Commit to a deliberate act of love or kindness today that demonstrates unity and strengthens a relationship. Reflect on its impact and how it embodies Christ’s teachings.
Closing Prayer
Lord, thank You for Your infinite love. Help me to share it freely and build unity among those around me. Amen.
Day 4: Modeling Peace and Unity
Opening Prayer
Prince of Peace, let Your peace rule in my heart, guiding me to foster unity and harmony with others. Amen.
Scripture Reading
- Colossians 3:15
- Ephesians 4:3
Daily Topic
Explore how letting Christ's peace guide you cultivates stronger relationships and deeper faith.
Life Application Follow-Up Exercise
Identify a conflict or tension in your life. Pray for peace and seek to be a peacemaker in that situation, guided by Christ’s example.
Closing Prayer
God of peace, empower me to pursue unity and harmony in all my interactions. Let my life be a testament to Your grace. Amen.
Day 5: Cultivating Gratitude
Opening Prayer
Father, thank You for the blessings of each day. Instill in me a heart of gratitude that transforms relationships and strengthens my faith. Amen.
Scripture Reading
- Colossians 3:16-17
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Daily Topic
Reflect on the role of gratitude in enriching relationships and developing resilience and faith.
Life Application Follow-Up Exercise
Write a list of five things you are grateful for today. Share your gratitude with someone else, acknowledging their impact on your life.
Closing Prayer
Thank You, Lord, for Your countless blessings. May my gratitude be evident in my words and actions, glorifying You daily. Amen.
based on sermon by Tim Bach originally preached on7/20/25
Day 1: Understanding Godly Relationships
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, open my heart to understand the true nature of godly relationships. Help me to see others through Your eyes of love and grace. Amen.
Scripture Reading
- Philippians 2:4
- Colossians 3:1-4
Daily Topic
Explore the essence of godly relationships as places for spiritual growth, mutual support, and reflecting God’s nature.
Life Application Follow-Up Exercise
Reflect on your current relationships. Identify one relationship where you can be more supportive or understanding. Plan a specific action to show support this week.
Closing Prayer
Lord, guide me to be a true friend and ambassador of Your love. May my relationships honor You and reflect Your grace. Amen.
Day 2: Transformation through Christ
Opening Prayer
Dear Lord, transform my heart and mind to be more like Christ each day. Help me to let go of my old self and embrace the new. Amen.
Scripture Reading
- Colossians 3:5-9
Daily Topic
Consider how being in Christ changes your identity and behavior, calling you to leave behind old ways.
Life Application Follow-Up Exercise
Identify a specific behavior or attitude from your “old self” that you want to change. Pray for strength and take steps to act differently, embodying the new self in Christ.
Closing Prayer
Father, thank You for renewing me in Your image. Grant me the courage to change and the perseverance to grow in holiness. Amen.
Day 3: Living Out Christ's Love
Opening Prayer
Gracious God, fill me with Your love so that it overflows into all my relationships. Teach me to love others as You love me. Amen.
Scripture Reading
- Colossians 3:14
- John 15:12-13
Daily Topic
Reflect on the transformative power of Christ's love as the perfect bond of unity.
Life Application Follow-Up Exercise
Commit to a deliberate act of love or kindness today that demonstrates unity and strengthens a relationship. Reflect on its impact and how it embodies Christ’s teachings.
Closing Prayer
Lord, thank You for Your infinite love. Help me to share it freely and build unity among those around me. Amen.
Day 4: Modeling Peace and Unity
Opening Prayer
Prince of Peace, let Your peace rule in my heart, guiding me to foster unity and harmony with others. Amen.
Scripture Reading
- Colossians 3:15
- Ephesians 4:3
Daily Topic
Explore how letting Christ's peace guide you cultivates stronger relationships and deeper faith.
Life Application Follow-Up Exercise
Identify a conflict or tension in your life. Pray for peace and seek to be a peacemaker in that situation, guided by Christ’s example.
Closing Prayer
God of peace, empower me to pursue unity and harmony in all my interactions. Let my life be a testament to Your grace. Amen.
Day 5: Cultivating Gratitude
Opening Prayer
Father, thank You for the blessings of each day. Instill in me a heart of gratitude that transforms relationships and strengthens my faith. Amen.
Scripture Reading
- Colossians 3:16-17
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Daily Topic
Reflect on the role of gratitude in enriching relationships and developing resilience and faith.
Life Application Follow-Up Exercise
Write a list of five things you are grateful for today. Share your gratitude with someone else, acknowledging their impact on your life.
Closing Prayer
Thank You, Lord, for Your countless blessings. May my gratitude be evident in my words and actions, glorifying You daily. Amen.
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