Colossians 4:5 NLT, “Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.”
This verse reminds us that as Christians our actions are on display. Non-believers are watching us to see if we live as we profess. God gives us daily opportunities to respond to those around us in love. He will give us the wisdom we need to live wisely and have an impact. He will give us the words to say when needed, words that will speak life and truth to those who are hurting.
It’s important for us to make the most of our opportunities, especially with the upheaval that is going on in our world today. The injustices and discrimination we see are not beyond God’s power. He sees all and knows all. Many feel hopeless, but through Jesus we can help bring hope. It is a privilege as a Christian to have the Spirit of God live through us and use us to do good.
Persist in prayer because prayer changes things. Persist in love because love never fails.
Drawing Closer to Christ 
Amen Dawn. May we persist in prayer and continue to reflect Christ’s love in our everyday actions and words.
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Yes prayer and love are key. Thanks Manu!
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The leader of our connect group at church always reminded us to be on our best behavior because every time a non-believer walks in the door they’re watching us like hawks just waiting for us to mess up. That way they had a reason to stay in their unbelief. I think it’s really important to pay close attention to our actions, but even more important, we should want to behave like Jesus.
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That is so true. Many use bad behavior from Christians as a reason not to belief. We must be careful and prayerful concerning our actions. Thanks Michelle!
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Well said, the world 🌎 is always watching. Will they see Christ in His people or just another lost soul, sold out to the Evil One?
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That’s a great question Barb! We need to ask ourselves that question regularly.
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Yes we do! Especially on days when we just want to do things our own way.
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Very well said, especially in these unprecedented times. A common phrase comes to mind “practice what you preach”.
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Thanks Stephen! That phrase will never lose its essence. We need to put God’s Word into practice in our lives.
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Prayer is so important because only God can change the hearts of people
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That’s true, only God can change hearts.
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Amen, Dawn. May we trust God to provide everything we need to live wisely among unbelievers. How are you doing and feeling?
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Trusting God is so important to survive this world. I’m doing good and I feel good. I try and take a walk after work. It helps to stay in good spirits with all that is going on. It’s also a great time to reflect and pray. How are you doing?
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I have been struggling, but I’m hopeful and trusting that God will renew my strength as I amp up my focus on Him and all that He has blessed me with. ☺
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Praying things get better for you. ❤️
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Thanks so much, Dawn. ☺ ❤
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Love this! Thank you 🙂
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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. God bless you! 🤗
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We need to show we are Christians by our actions. Through Jesus we have hope. Our job is to persist in prayer and show love in all situations.
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Amen Jeanne! As the Bible says, we must be doers of the word. I hope you are having a wonderful day. 🌼
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I totally agree with you, Dawn. Persistence in prayer and love. “Love covers a multitude of sins.” That verse is most times misquoted and misunderstood, but when you think of God as love you will understand immediately. It is the love and peace of God that will change the problems in this world. May we contiue to pray. Peace!
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Thanks for sharing that verse. We must ask God for strength to persist so we don’t lose heart with all that’s going on. Thanks Beverley. Have a blessed evening. 🤗
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Thank you also.
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Amen, Hallelujah! Thanks for sharing this beautiful message.
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You’re welcome! Blessings! 🤗
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Thank you! God Bless! 🙏😊
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So true that is why it is so important to read the Bible. The word of God teaches us how to live among people and shine as a light. We should speak in faith so the hopeless can see that we have a hope that is secure in Jesus Christ.
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Amen. The words we speak in faith over our lives and the lives of others make a difference.
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As vessels of the Lord we speak by divine authority which make the difference in ours and others lives.
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Yes, pray without ceasing.
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Amen!
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Amen! Dawn, your final paragraph fills me up with the hope of our Savior. He wants much better from our words and more importantly from our actions.
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Amen. Our words and actions are so important. May He freely live through us daily.
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Amen!!!
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God bless you sister!
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Thanks for this graceful reminder big sis. 🤗
We need to indeed live wisely and we can only do that with the help of the Holy Spirit. 💯
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Amen. He is our constant help. Hope you’re having a nice weekend little sister. 🥰
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Yes sis. I did. Thank you. 🤗
Happy new week big sis. ❤
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