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Rose is Rose

Make it a new year for Him.

Colossians 3

(12-17, 22-24)

"So, as those who have been chosen of God, 

holy and beloved, 

put on a heart of compassion, 

kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 

bearing with one another, 

and forgiving each other, 

whoever has a complaint against anyone; 

just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 

Beyond all these things put on love, 

which is the perfect bond of unity. 

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, 

to which indeed you were called in one body; 

and be thankful. 

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, 

with all wisdom 

teaching and admonishing one another 

with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, 

singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 

Whatever you do in word or deed, 

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, 

giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

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Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, 

not with external service, as those who merely please men, 

but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 

Whatever you do, 

do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 

knowing that from the Lord 

you will receive the reward of the inheritance. 

It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. 

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On a mission

Thanks, Snoopy, for being out there!
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And so, what about us?

Our Mission as His children:

1 Peter 3:8-18
"Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. 

On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 

For,  “Whoever would love life
 and see good days
 must keep their tongue from evil
 and their lips from deceitful speech.

They must turn from evil and do good;
 they must seek peace and pursue it.

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
 and His ears are attentive to their prayer,
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” 

"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. 

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 

But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, 
so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 

For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God..."

Glory to God!