We are so excited to begin reading Colossians together! You can find the You Version plan here. Each day’s reading is available right here at SheReadsTruth.com or you can Subscribe to #SheReadsTruth by Email.
Let’s begin with a little background on the book of Colossians.
While this letter to the Colossians was written years and years ago, the application for our current life is overly abundant. From idols we place in our lives, to our easy ability to put our end-all faith in humanity: God speaks through Paul’s words, directly to us today.
Before each day’s reading, take time to ask God to soften your heart. Ask Him to reveal specific areas in your life that you’re holding onto. Each day, ask Him to help you surrender a little more. Colossians is all about living the full life – the kind of fullness we can only find when we die to ourselves and become alive in Christ!
Please join us, as we are changed by His truth in this book.
On Special Assignment
Verse 1 of Colossians in The ESV reads, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God”.
The Message reads, “I, Paul, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.”
Yes, there is a whole lot more of Paul’s letter ahead of us. Yes, this seems like such a inconsequential afterthought of a verse, and to stop just one verse in seems silly.
But it’s not. I want you to write it down – I want you to say it out loud:
“I, ______, have been send on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.”
Do you believe it, sister?
I mean truly… do you?
Because it’s true. Your special assignment is different than mine. It’s different from your sister’s calling, it’s different from your mentor’s, and your neighbor’s and the girl who sat in front of you in church last week. It is as unique as you are, this calling to point the world to Christ.
And no matter how old you are, and how many days God has written for you on this earth, sister, YOU are a part of the MASTER PLAN. He has willed it. It is written. (Psalm 139:16 says, “in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there were not of them.”)
Can I share something personal with you? Really personal? The Lord has graciously given my husband and me seven precious babies. I have delivered and held and kissed three of them, and only two of them have toothbrushes in the upstairs bathroom, shoes in the hall closet, and dirty clothes in our laundry room.
And do you know, that even those fleeting little lives – those longed-for souls whose hearts beat for 212 days or less – they were on special assignment by Christ? That at the end of their lives, God said “Well Done. Mission Complete.” (and “PS, I’m still working on your Mama…”)
So what about us? What does this mean for us? Paul lived his calling with conviction and submission. He knew it in his head, and he knew it in his heart. He acted his calling and lived it with zeal!
Do you sometimes forget your high calling in His Kingdom? Do you ever wonder how your obedience could possibly be critical to the master plan? Do you ever question how God could use you, yes even you, as a vital cog in His plan and in the furtherance of His kingdom?
Turn off your screen and sit quietly with the Lord this morning. Submit yourself to Him. Report for duty. And trust Him to stir within you a confidence and surety that He will use you.
Because every day that your heart is beating is a day to live your calling as a daughter of the King! And we are so grateful that he chose you to serve along with us!
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"Report to duty" These three words really stood out to me! Even though I may not see an impact or fully understand the small part I may play in the grand scheme of things, I still need to report to duty and be WILLING to work in the Kingdom.
The thought if God needing me and using me scares me sometimes, I feel like I fall so short. Please tell me I’m not alone!
Wow, God is so faithful and speaks w/ so much depth! I am sitting here in the calm Florida spring weather on a preserve just to detox from life’s troubles. The silence of it all and the beauty resonates in my soul as I weep w/ frustration and question what is my purpose. As a new teacher I am questioning this plan God has me on. Everything seems to go wrong with every step I take. I try my best and what my authority sees is the wrong that I do. The failure to do what is asked of me. I am human and new at everything. My passion has grown to just a small flicker of light just waiting for the wick to sink into the burning wax. I long to be ignited again with a strong flame. When it comes it seems to die again ever so quickly w/ a simple discouragement from the days troubles. Escaping life I find peace and restoration in nature. This peace comes when I simply sit and reflect. Today in Colossians 1:1 I didn’t expect anything to learn from it. But God rattles my world again w/ the calm words as simple as “I, Amy, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.” There is reason behind everything we do weather good or bad. God uniquely created me and knew the journey I chose to set on with him wouldn’t be easy. He is still working in me. If I succeed all the time would I make room for Him? The little fire I have is still a fire a glimor of hope for the world around me. God is keeping that flame alive. The faith and Hope keeps a flame going. It takes time for healing and time to learn the world around me. It is a lifetime of learning and living. Christ did, and why shouldn’t we? We are called to be like him. I have enjoyed my time in the presence of our lord! Thank you for the wisdom. I will hold dear to it.
Being a young adult in college, it is so easy to fall into worldly things. I often find myself forgetting that I am Gods soldier and here on assignment. This offered a great challenge that each day I prepare myself for what The Lord is calling me to do today.
I am an important part of God’s master plan. Not just the pastor, or praise and worship leader or the Sunday school teacher. There is purpose in little ol’ me that is valuable and a much needed asset to the kingdom.
So glad I am discovering that today :)
What a wonderful reminder that i am part of something so much bigger and to bear my commission with dignity and a grateful heart.
I think sometimes we think our "special assignment" has to be some great or big by the worlds standards. But in reality, God has each of us just where he wants us, even if that is serving or doing laundry for a family of 5, or working in an office. No matter what you do or where you're at, God can and does use us. We all have a voice so we can all share the gospel. My prayer is that as I go through the "dailyness" of life I will remember my assignment from God to just love those around me, to show grace and to be a servant.
Cathy-
That is one of the things that is so great about the Lord! According to Him, serving your family by doing their laundry is just as important as working "in the ministry." Being obedient to serve Him where He has us is the least we can do! Thank you for sharing and encouraging!
It looks like I’m slow to start- but his timing is perfect. The author”s story of losing her unheld babies resonates with me as I miscarried two and a half weeks ago. Most recently I have been filled with anger and accusation toward God. I feel jilted and like my happiness is stolen. Yet, when I read the author state that Jesus called her babies home with “Well done, mission accomplished…and I’m still working on your mama”, something in me shifted. Like the spirit made room for the Holy view, rather than my puddle of mud mentality. Our baby’s life did and does have purpose. I may never hold my baby which breaks my mother’s heart, yet I know God has purpose in my Rhys’ little glimpse of life. And I suppose I am taking a little longer to be used for my mission in Jesus, as painful as it is. There is some comfort and hope in the midst of shattered dreams.
Whit-
I am so sorry that you are experiencing the loss of your sweet baby. Thank you for sharing your heart and how the Lord is ministering to you.
I thank God for this daily devotional. As I now know my special assignment this comes just in time. I am a survivor of sexual abuse and at 28 years old I am finally receiving healing. The process isn’t easy but it is necessary. Instead of hiding behind everything imaginable I have started mentoring with an outreach ministry and I see a deep need because these girls are going through what I have been through I never though God could use me but here I am ready to take on my special assignment!!!
I am so thankful for this conversation. God has indeed called you and me for a special assignment, and I am going to embrace my assignment with grace, passion, and humility.
Its truly a blessing to be able minded to call on the name of Jesus. God is doing a mighty work in my life. My special assignment is ongoing. Everyday its a new test that I simply have to pass. As I pray each day, asking God to create in me a clean heart. My assignment, telling the good need about Jesus. Be blessed everyone.
Praise God for his mightiness that he called a passenger like me!
Thank you for so clearly reminding us, how awesome( even in its extreme humbleness, thank you Lord!) is our calling.
I so want to go your way Jesus. Only in your grace can I think about it, and thankful for your atonement, and amazement that you call a wretch like me. God be praised!
Wow it’s beautiful to know that we ALL have a purpose here on earth, all being different and magnificent.
What stuck out to me was that fulness of life comes from dying to self and that my obedience is what brings about his plan. I have grandious ideas of what I can do for God but I often run ahead of God and make it about me. I can only do great things for him when I have died to myself and submitted to him.
Amen My sister in Christ!
God is amazing, and I thank Him for the many ways He allows us to be confirmed by Him of our purpose in Him. I think this is amazing. As I begin my journey this year of being a woman after God’s own heart and building my home, this plan is just another added blessing that is needed for me and my family. I praise God and bless God for all of you and your insight.
I have been dealing with some faith issues for sometime.Thanks for a place to read how other sisters in Christ remain strong and in close relationship with Christ.
Lori, called by God as a part of His master plan. What an impact full thought! That God has called me personally to further His mission, to have impact, to use my gifts to change lives. My 12 year old son was called as well, and he accomplished His mission. I can take joy in this, knowing he fulfilled God’s will. It is so hard to lose someone you expected to watch grow and mature, but God’ s plan is different than mine, I have spent 6 years shying away from thoughts of my son, taken so suddenly, that hurt so much, that feel like chances lost, missed opportunities, unfair. God, your word tells me to rejoice always, in every circumstance, and be thankful. Thank you for the words and perspective shared by another mom who knows my loss, who understands that our plans are not always your plans, but your plans are perfect. I thank you for you word God, and for this devotional, which is bringing me to a turning point I can feel!
I’m so.glad there is a women’s group, with this much information. For years I try to change the way do things.,but falling back in it again and again. I pray with women of God, I get there. Can I say also, I’m in need of a mentor to guide me though this journal. Thank you all and God bless you all.
I have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan!
After writing this out and sitting in the quiet with God this morning, sooooo many thoughts came rushing at me. God speaking right to my heart about His plans for me and how it's as simple as trusting Him and His will
I,Lisa have a special assingment in God's kingdom.What an amazing thing to think about and grab a hold to.
I started this devotion today and I am encouraged by this study that God indeed has a custom plan for me. Isn't that awesome that each of us are different and God's master plan for each is different tell me how much He loves us too. Recently I got laid off from work and now I have time to read His word and learn more and grow in spirit. So even though I am going through a struggle of unemployment I think that too He allowed as being part of the plan for me. So it joint bring anxious I surrender myself to yield to His master plan for me, Thank you Jesus.
I actually think about this often. I know one assignment I was given was to be a mother and wife. But I wonder sometimes what else am I suppose to be doing. I have fibromylagia, and there are times I wonder if I’m fulfilling my purpose. But then I’m reminded that All of my life is God’s, and it’s His plan. I had forgotten Ps 139, thank you for including that Scripture!
Thankful I found this site. Hoping to grow and learn my life for His Glory!
Such a simple verse, but so much packed into it. This is exactly where The Lord has me right now. Resting in HIS truth in my calling and walking out confidence in my unique purpose for his kingdom. So excited for day 2.
I am delighted to be studying the book of Colossians with other believers.
I’m new to this so bear with me while I get used to your forum. I am Phatima, and I have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of Gods master plan
Wow.. thank you for this wonderful message today. It was a simple verse, but profound. I have never commented on one of these blog posts, but today I just felt like I needed to say thank you. Thank you for reminding me that I am part of God's master plan, even on days that seem like I'm small it is comforting to know that God is working through me.
Thank YOU for sharing, Lindsay!
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by accidentwithout intending it, and it's the happiest accident of my week! This is just what I've been needing, both the getting into the Word {again – study is not my strength} and this particular message.I signed up for the reading plan on YouVersion and hope to be caught up soon. Thank you for your ministry!
Heather
So glad you found SRT! Welcome!
I'm really enjoying this She Reads Truth, I feel as if Im not alone in my study of the bible, I've completed Philippians(which is one of my favorite books in the bible) and now I'm starting on Colossians….I would love some reading and study buddies along this journey.
Wow…God broke my heart today as I read this. I have known he has a master plan just for me for most of my saved life. I still am not sure what it exactly it is. but I do know that included in his master plan for me is to live for him everyday and be Spirit lead everyday. I’m constantly reminded that I can’t live this life without him.
I love this! So good to be reminded that EVERYDAY I am on assignment by God!
Wow I found this plan at the right time. I completed She reads truth galations a month ago and it was awesome. I’m so excited to be beginning this one
What a great way to start the week- definitely giving me a clearer perspective to life. I am looking forward to what's in store. Reently I've been questioning my purpose and this I hope will shed some light and offer direction.
Wow….i never knew so many had the same struggle. I have stepped up in my deaf ministry about 2 yrs ago and took over the deaf teen group 8 months ago. I feel completely out of myself and unable to do what God has called me to do but i know that it isn’t me but Jesus in me. Knowing and trusting are not the same…now to conquer the obstacle of fear paralyzing can’t think fear.
Your right tammy, i never new so many people struggled with the same thing.
I have always believed i was a better follower. How do I lead, How do i make sure that i am hearing from God and not myself?
I am so excited about this series. I believe that nothing happens by chance.
I recently have been given an assignment at church to lead the women’s ministry.
I am honored,humbled,an fearful. The last is not of God for he didn’t give us a spirit of fear. I am looking forward to God speaking to me in this series.
SRT I solicit your prayers.
I just finished today's reading. I found it very easy to say that I am on a special assignment sent by Christ as a part of God's plan but believing it is a whole lot more difficult. I feel so unsure of my place in this world and struggle daily with what my purpose is. I think I will turn this statement into an affirmation that I say until I believe as well as pray/meditate over.
I just finished today's reading. I found it very easy to say that I am on a special assignment sent by Christ as a part of God's plan but believing it is a whole lot more difficult. I feel so unsure of my place in this world and struggle daily with what my purpose is. I think I will turn this statement into an affirmation that I say until I believe as well as pray/meditate over.
Really Me?!? ME?!? I often don't even think or believe that I have a special calling. I see it in others and admire it. I have thought really hard why I reponded the way I did to the statement of a special assignment and I found that I feel like I don't deserve it. I have no doubt that my children are part of a master plan. We lost our first child after his 3 day struggle to live when he was born at 28 weeks. I can state with total conviction that I KNOW Ethan was part of a master plan, as well as our two girls. I see how others are working in His plan, but have a very difficult time seeing where I fit in to that plan. Thank you for helping me see that I do fit!
This is my first study with you … wow. All that from one verse. I could be in trouble! :-)
I needed this today in a BIG way … so thankful He led me here!!!
Hi Ladies! Count me in. I will read tonight when I get home. For some strange reason the You Version Bible App isn't acting right on my Nook Color and it doesn't look as if I signed up for the plan :(
This is so challenging for me. It's hard for me to understand how God is using me for his master plan right now. I just need to trust that he is! And also trust that His assignment for me may not be what I want it to be, or it may not go how I want it to go. Dying to myself and giving my life to Him. So challenging… I need to learn the art of surrender!
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I admit sometimes in the trenches of life, I forget that God has called me for a special purpose. On fact, during those times sometimes I forget how much he truly loves me. I’m looking forward to reading Colossians to be reminded of this.
Everyone's comments were amazing! We get caught up in negative thinking that we need a reminder from God that we are special, we are unique! "Body and Soul, I am marvelously made!" I agree that it's easier to say that I'm on a special assignment from God than to truly believe that I am everyday. I would say it's because I'm still figuring out the purpose God has over my life. Because I don't know the details of this assignment, I find difficulty in seeing God's vision and knowing that I'm here to fulfill God's master plan. This study is great in that I can begin to live each day knowing that I am unique and my assignment by God is special. EVERYDAY IS A SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT! :)
This was such an encouragement. This was my first day participating in She Reads Truth. God literally placed it into my lap via twitter, I had no idea what to expect this morning when I checked my phone. My heart literally stopped when I read these words. They go right along with somt struggles with purpose and fears about the future that I have been having recently.
That was so beautifully written! I didn't realize it til I read this post, but some many days I doubt my importance to His plan. I want to believe that I am important to His plan, and LIVE that way!!
God's heavenly timing is so incredibly awesome, and yet makes me chuckle too. I am in the last week of an 8 week Colossians study that I have learned a lot from, but I was feeling very led to go ahead and jump onboard my first #shereadstruth study, a study all about colossians anyways. AND BOY DID GOD SHOW UP FOR ME!
God has been speaking to me in different ways, but I still seem to struggle so often about the things that I cannot "get right" the things I am just "not good enough at." and the things all my friends and sisters in Christ do that I don't. This was such a almost weight off my shoulders to read and FEEL God telling me that I am UNIQUE. That His call to action in my life, His plan and mission and field for me, was and is and will always be DIFFERENT from those that I continually compare myself too. Something I think I have known but let the enemy continually pin onto me. As I am following God's leading in pursuing a degree in Religion with a minor in church ministries and christian counseling, but ultimately not knowing EXACTLY where He will have me yet I sometimes struggle with feeling like I don't have a complete purpose. Today, as I got on my hands and knees after reading, and prayed and cried out to submit all my tasks all my activities and all my commitments to Him again, in a new way. He calmed me. He brought me a new hope and perspective. He reminded me to remain steadfast in the confusion because He DOES have a plan for me, and with tears rolling down my face I really felt Him wrap His arms around me, and we were in a real communion that I don't think I have felt in a while as I have let doubts lead me astray. So thankful for this new study, and excited to see what new things God teaches me and to connect with new sisters in Christ.
Thank you for sharing that experience, Amanda. I am my own worst critic,so ofteen feeling that i a falling short of God’s will for my life. I need frequent reminders of His grace and presence in all that I do. God Bless you!
This was the best thing to read for me. I have been feeling like I have no purpose and that is NOT true whatsoever. God has a master plan for me that no one else could complete!
I feel you on that Meagan, I had got to a point in my life in which I felt that I don't matter and this verses this SHE READ TRUTH really touch my life, my spirit.
Our good and bad seasons are part of His plan. Let me accept what He has planned for me with submission and conviction that it is all from and for His Glory!
Thank you for sharing your very pesonal story. It opened my eyes, not only to the fact that I am a vital part of God’s plan for His kingdom, but my daughter was too. She was stillborn at 23 weeks. I thought she was a punishment for me. She wasn’t, she was a pivot, she was a blessing. I didn’t understand it until now. She had a purpose. She changed not only me, but so many people in our lives. She touched lives while she was still in the womb, and continues to do so even now almost 3 years after she entered Heaven’s gates. I never understood, until now. Thank you God, for opening my eyes through the experience of someone I don’t even know, thank you for allowing the fog to clear so you could show me what I have searched for for so long.
This goes right along with a wonderful worship song we sing at church…"all is for your glory", written by 2 lovely ladies at IHOP Kansas City and sung by Cory Asbury. In it, they write, "catch me up in Your story, all my life for your glory." May God remind us that everything in our lives is apart of His master plan for us, and may we be ever mindful to be caught up in His story.
This has truly open my eyes. There is so much to say, and yet the words just can't flow. The power of the holy spirit is just AMAZING!!! I'm so blessed to come across this, and it is just what I needed when I didn't even know I did.
My prayer: if only I could see me the way He sees me.
ohh my. I think this needs to be my continual prayer as well. It's not about how the world sees me, but how He sees me!
Amen…
That reminds me of a song by Bishop Paul S. Morton "I Am What You See". Beautiful lyrics and good reminder that we are more than what we think or have been made to believe.
Whew, God is so amazing! Im in constant awe of him. Last night I went to praying and all the Lord kept reminding me was "The PURPOSE IS GREATER"..Today's devotions connected that even further, as long as I have breath in my body, Lord use me as your vessel, however..whever, whenever! Thank you Jesus, Im so grateful
I agree with everyone saying it is easy to say, but hard to do. It is easy easy to want to live every minute for God and living out our purpose and plan in live, but I feel like once we get our day started and all the stress of life comes in, its so easy to forget what our ACTUAL purpose in life is. None of our day matters unless we are living it for God. We must talk with God at every moment in the day and ask for his help to stay on the right path and always be living our life with conviction and submission. It is by GOD'S WILL that we live our special assignment.
Perfectly said. Thank you for that simple reminder that in the chaos of life, we must talk with HIM at every moment and ask for help to stay on the right path.
What a joy to receive emails as the conversation begins, I feel so connected to all of YOU! This is a wonderful thing and blesses me immensely as I read all the comments and I am stretched, encouraged and inspired to take another step closer to Him and my special assignments. Love love shereadstruth team and the whole community…..
Love and grateful for you, too! Blessings today as you carry out His special assignment for you!
I am so happy that I found this site. I am excied about the journey.
I to am the mother of 3 but only 1 puts his laundry n the basket. God makes no
Mistakes, and I trust hm! God bless u all…
blessings, sister. glad you're joining us. and so sorry for your losses.
Amen sister, God makes NO mistakes. I love that line, and plan to write it out and put it around out house.
“I, Lori, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.” So easy to lose sight of during the daily grid. The gossip in the office, the bad moods of teenagers, the sick children, the laundry that overflows,…..honestly Lord is my special assignment to clean? But you know what it is, it is to serve and obey. I working in my office for Him (not my boss), I approach my teenagers with prayer and God's wisdom, I serve my sick child daily, and I serve my family and Him by completing the daily chores and being faithful to what he has placed before me.
It is easy to lose sight of, but God does have me on special assignment. I just may not see it with my human eyes daily.
I know it was only a side note to help illustrate your point, but I too have to thank you for sharing about your little ones. We has a miscarriage back in February and this month has been the hardest as it was our due date, the birth of my nephew, and another failed attempt and getting pregnant. This was such a beautiful reminder that ALL of this has a purpose and is bringing me close to Christ (if I allow it too). Thank you so much. I have been resisting being in the word the past few weeks and this was just what I needed. Thank you.
Blessings, sister. I'm so sorry for your loss, too. Grateful for our God who is faithful to redeem all our hurt!
The Lord put it on my heart to pray for you this morning, Joy. I hope you continue to be comforted, encouraged and keep growing closer to Jesus. Sending love your way!
I've been where you are, and I understand the pain. I'll be praying for you daily. Keep your eyes on Him.
Thank you all so much for the prayers and love. It brought tears to my eyes today. I shared part of this devotional with other mamas in my life who have also lost unborn ones. It was such a blessing to each of us. Thank you all.
Wow. It's humbling starting the day reading these notes of sharing, openness and vulnerability. I've also been looking forward to this study..and…yes, once again blown away by God's work in all of us.
What fascinates me beyond words about the special assignment part is that so much of it we will never know (while here on earth). How does God use each one of us to touch others?
It makes me feel like the tootsie pop commercial How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? Crunch. "The world may never know.."
And either will we..carry on Sisters!
Yes – exactly! Crazy to know we are on special assignment , but not to know exactly what it is and how it fits. That's where the trust comes in – in our omniscient, sovereign God to arrange the missions of each of us so beautifully – all intertwined! He is AMAZING!
I am so sorry for your losses! As a mother of 2 I know how precious it is to hold and love our babies!! I really admire you for your positive attitude and your trust in God.
On a lighter note, when I finished day 11 of your last devotional I could not wait until Monday for your next devotional to start! I read the bible every day but theres a certain connection to Gods word that I have been experiencing with these devotionals. Its been a new kind of joy that I have really been looking forward to every day. So thank you! These have been such a blessing in my life!
Thanks, Caitlin. So glad you are growing along with us! xoxo
I find this hard to do, but easy to say. That is something Jesus is teaching me lately, the difference between knowing something in my head (letting it roll off my lips) and savoring it as treasure in my heart. I pray that God softens my heart as we study Colossians and know that I am so grateful for your missional calling – special assignment – of creating and keeping this ministry.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am in a time of high financial stress right now. I have been asking God why, why after all the other things I have already had to go through in life. Why when I see my friend who has seemingly never had to face the kinds of trials I have. And then I came to SheReadsTruth and read a comment from earlier this week. From a woman who had/has MS. Her words (and the Phillipians verse) spoke to me so much. God isn't just arbitrarily making me face trials. God is using me because he knows I can handle it. He knows my strength. He knows this testing of my faith will make me stronger and I will be able to praise Him through it all. Nothing like a trial to bring you closer to Him, it's all part of His Master Plan.
I too have lost my little one. I a mommy to two but won't get to hold #2 until I reach heaven. This is just what I needed to be reminded of. God has used her little life to change me in ways I can and can't explain. God has led me to confess my sins of laziness and gluttony and put the passion to run in my heart. I have been going through settingcaptivesfree.com 's study "The Lord's Table" as I work through the sin of gluttony. I have also been lead to help other mommies of angels by sewing diapers for bereavement boxes and making miscarriage care packages. None of these things would happen if I didn't have my lo go to heaven. It is bitter sweet and it makes me appreciate her tiny little life. Thank you for sharing your story!!
Melissa..{hugs} thank you for sharing. Know that God used her (and you) again this morning for more inspiration.
The small things are always the hardest! Am i living out my assignment in the tough wiping noses and bottoms of each day? In the mundane? There is so much love to give, wisdom to share, grace to offer in the “today” and i so often miss that mark! What is my assignment to my co-workers? I have so much work to do there ~with me not them:) Praying today for grace and wisdom to not miss the mark!
What a great start to the study of Colossians. Can’t wait to dig in even more!!!
So thankful for the reminder that I am sent on assignment. I needed to say that and feel the power of the Holy Spirit confirming my part in Gods plan. I also need to share this with my kids and Hubby. It is an eye opener.
Thankful to consider all this means for my day today, and each day the Lord gives. Another author I read (Sam Storms in The Hope of Glory) suggested that this call "by the will of God" gives us security in Him and his purposes for us, and dignity in our daily work and life for Him. It is such a change in perspective that I want to remember often.
I have a new way of looking at life! Everyday a special assignment!
yes!! I love this outlook, Jainy!
I am excited about the journey as I seek to fulfill God's purpose in my life. Sometimes we get so caught up in the day to day stuff that we forget that God has a purpose for our lives.
We are so excited that you are here, Dana – you are a blessing to this community!
Such a profound yet packed full of truth statement that has no limits. I know my missional purpose but I fail in so many ways in my every day special assignments to love my God and those in my every day life. I need to see the every day as a apart of my special assignment not just in the big things.
Amen! I fail every day too. glad I'm not the only one. loving relating to all here.
Well said!! Its so nice to know I am not alone. I have been trying to work on a few things in myself that I would like to change. And every day I notice these things still make an appearance in my day or I have the wrong attitude. I am trying to be a more positive person and express God's joy more rather than worrying, anger or judgement of others. Each day I try but don't always succeed. So I start each day saying "its a brand new day God, and I'm willing to try again."
…I hope thats enough!
Yes! Its so easy to just go throughout the day and live it as we had it planned, but we must always be talking and praying to God and asking Him how He wants us to live it out. We must always be living out our calling with conviction and submission.
I found this easy to say but hard to believe. A real challenge to up our expectations of ourselves under Gods power through his spirit. Can not wait for this new journey to begin!
I whole heatedly agree! SO easy to say, but SO incredibly difficult to believe. I believe it for others, but not necessarily myself.
I can totally agree with you on this Claire. It is easy to say. Easy to write. Hard to truly get fully engrained in the brain though. I, Hannah, have been sent on a special assignment as part of God's master plan."
I totally agree, Claire!!