Were you able to practice J-O-Y throughout your day yesterday?

I admit, sometimes it's difficult putting others first throughout my days. One scripture passage that remains a beautiful reminder of how I can practice this is Colossians 3:12-17.

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him

When you need a reminder of how you can put others first, come back to this passage and ask the Holy Spirit to show you more opportunities you can put these verses into practice.

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