How can we "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord" daily? Setting Our Sights on Colossians 1:10 “so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way” What “Worthy” Looks Like in Context – Pleasing Him fully – Bearing fruit in every good work – Growing in the knowledge of God – Being strengthened with His power – Enduring with patience and joy – Overflowing with thanksgiving A Snapshot from the Rest of Scripture – “I…urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received” (Ephesians 4:1) – “walk worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory” (1 Thessalonians 2:12) – “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) Put It into Practice — Four Daily Commitments 1. Stay Rooted in His Word – Read it, meditate on it, obey it. – “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.” (Psalm 119:9) – Aim for steady, bite-sized intake: a chapter at breakfast, a verse on a phone lock-screen, an evening recap. 2. Cultivate Prayerful Dependence – Begin, punctuate, and close the day with conversation with God. – “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) – Turn worries into petitions, victories into praise, decisions into quick whispered requests for wisdom. 3. Serve Others Actively – Love shows itself in practical deeds. – “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve” (Matthew 20:28) – Look for one tangible act: a note of encouragement, a chore no one wants, an anonymous gift, a listening ear. 4. Pursue Holiness and Repent Quickly – Keep short accounts with God; confess sin the moment the Spirit convicts. – “He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do” (1 Peter 1:15) – Replace sinful habits with Spirit-filled ones; memorize verses that target your weak spots; enlist accountability. Keeping Your Eyes on the Goal Walking worthy is not about earning favor but reflecting the Savior you already belong to. Step by step, as His Word saturates your mind, prayer tunes your heart, service fills your hands, and holiness marks your choices, you will “please Him in every way.” |
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