“Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude” (Colossians 2:6-7).
You are now in relationship. Relationship in love is never forced, but willingly entered into. You have received Christ. What does this mean? It means that You know He is your Savior and loves you enough to die for you. He gave up His all for you. Will you give up your life for Him? This is the basis of the Christian faith: that in love we would hold onto nothing but Christ.
Lord, guide me to understand the Gospel message You have delivered to the saints. Help me live into the promise and the discipline of the faith. Lead me now and always not to live just for myself but in love for others according to Your Word. You have given me the words of everlasting life; help me to live them. No matter what it takes, help me learn to live in the discipline You give through faith.
Lord Jesus, You know how difficult it is to navigate in this world. Lead me, O Lord, in order that I would walk according to Your Word. You know all that is needed and what lies before me. Help me always look to You so that I would not be led astray. Through all that comes, thank You, Lord, for the gifts of faith and life which You have made possible through Your grace. In You I have life now and forever. Amen.
