Month: May 2025

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BY HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED / COLOSSIANS 1:16

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(KJV) Colossians 1:16

 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

BY HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED / COLOSSIANS 1:16

Paul affirms the creative activity of Christ. 

  1. All things, both material and spiritual, owe their existence to the work of Christ as the active agent in creation: “Through Him all things were made” (John 1:3; Hebrews 1:2). 
  2. In Him all things hold together and are supported, kept going, provided for (Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:3).
  3. Seven times in six verses Paul mentions “all creation,” “all things” and “everything,” stressing Christ’s supremacy and full authority overall. This includes any “thrones or powers or rulers or authorities,” which was likely a reference to the hierarchy (rank, organization, chain of command) of angels that was a prominent part of the false teaching that was coming into the Colossian church (Colossians 1:2; Colossians 2:18).

Bible Study Tools I Use

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. STRENGTHENED … ACCORDING TO HIS GLORIOUS MIGHT / COLOSSIANS 1:11
  2. WE HAVE NOT STOPPED PRAYING FOR YOU / COLOSSIANS 1:9-12
  3. KNOWLEDGE OF HIS WILL / COLOSSIANS 1:9
  4. FAITHFUL BROTHERS AT COLOSSE / COLOSSIANS 1:2
  5. THE FIRSTBORN OVER ALL CREATION / COLOSSIANS 1:15
  6. SLAVES, OBEY YOUR EARTHLY MASTER / COLOSSIANS 3:22
  7. FROM THE DOMINION OF DARKNESS / COLOSSIANS 1:13-14
  8. GREED, WHICH IS IDOLATRY / COLOSSIANS 3:5
  9. ANYONE WHO DOES WRONG / COLOSSIANS 3:25
  10. DIED WITH CHRIST TO THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE WORLD / COLOSSIANS 2:20
  11. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion.
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

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STRENGTHENED … ACCORDING TO HIS GLORIOUS MIGHT / COLOSSIANS 1:11

(KJV) Colossians 1:11-12

 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

STRENGTHENED … ACCORDING TO HIS GLORIOUS MIGHT / COLOSSIANS 1:11

In order to live in a manner worthy of being associated with and representing the Lord (Colossians 1:10), we must be strengthened by His power. This infusion of power is an ongoing experience of receiving from God His own lids by the presence of the Holy Spirit within us. Nothing else can enable us to overcome sin (the natural tendency to go our own God-defying way), Satan and the world (Philippians 4:13).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. WE HAVE NOT STOPPED PRAYING FOR YOU / COLOSSIANS 1:9-12
  2. KNOWLEDGE OF HIS WILL / COLOSSIANS 1:9
  3. FAITHFUL BROTHERS AT COLOSSE / COLOSSIANS 1:2
  4. THE FIRSTBORN OVER ALL CREATION / COLOSSIANS 1:15
  5. SLAVES, OBEY YOUR EARTHLY MASTER / COLOSSIANS 3:22
  6. FROM THE DOMINION OF DARKNESS / COLOSSIANS 1:13-14
  7. GREED, WHICH IS IDOLATRY / COLOSSIANS 3:5
  8. ANYONE WHO DOES WRONG / COLOSSIANS 3:25
  9. DIED WITH CHRIST TO THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE WORLD / COLOSSIANS 2:20
  10. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion.
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

Guided By Grace
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WE HAVE NOT STOPPED PRAYING FOR YOU / COLOSSIANS 1:9-12

(KJV) Colossians 1:9-12

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

WE HAVE NOT STOPPED PRAYING FOR YOU / COLOSSIANS 1:9-12

This is one of Paul’s four great New Testament prayers, recorded under the inspiration of the Spirit (the other three are Ephesians 1:16-19; 3:14-19; Philippians 1:9-11). These prayers provide excellent examples of how to pray for others, such as our friends, our parents, our children, other Christians, missionaries, pastors, etc. We must pray that they come to 

  1. Understand God’s will (Colossians 1:9).
  2. Gain spiritual wisdom.
  3. Live in a way that is holy (morally pure, spiritually whole, separated from evil and dedicated to God) and pleasing to the Lord.
  4. Bear fruit for Christ (serve Him effectively with the desired results in ministry and character).
  5. Be strengthened spiritually by the Holy Spirit.
  6. Continue in faith and righteousness (a right relationship with God and the power of His Spirit to do what is right by His Standard).
  7. Give thanks to the Father.
  8. Live with their hope focused on heaven.
  9. Experience Chrit’s nearness.
  10. Know and experience Christ’s love.
  11. Be filled with God’s fullness ( receive and experience all that He wants for us through a deeper relationship with Him.
  12. Show love and kindness to others.
  13. Discern between good and evil, right and wrong, truth and error.
  14. Be sincere and blameless.
  15. Await with eagerness the Lord’s return.

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. KNOWLEDGE OF HIS WILL / COLOSSIANS 1:9
  2. FAITHFUL BROTHERS AT COLOSSE / COLOSSIANS 1:2
  3. THE FIRSTBORN OVER ALL CREATION / COLOSSIANS 1:15
  4. SLAVES, OBEY YOUR EARTHLY MASTER / COLOSSIANS 3:22
  5. FROM THE DOMINION OF DARKNESS / COLOSSIANS 1:13-14
  6. GREED, WHICH IS IDOLATRY / COLOSSIANS 3:5
  7. ANYONE WHO DOES WRONG / COLOSSIANS 3:25
  8. DIED WITH CHRIST TO THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE WORLD / COLOSSIANS 2:20
  9. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion.
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

Guided By Grace
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HELLO MAY BLESSINGS

HELLO MAY!

As we embrace a new month filled with possibilities, let’s welcome May with open arms and prayerful hearts. Every day can be the beginning of something wonderful. Celebrate every accomplishment, big or small, and watch how your May blossoms into something more wonderful than you can imagine. Give thanks to the Lord Almighty for all your blessings.

Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Bible Gateway King James Version
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2025
  2. GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 18, 2025
  3. PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
  4. PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH
  5. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025
  6. THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS GIFT
  7. PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
  8. NOVEMBER HAPPY NEW MONTH!
  9. OCTOBER PRAYER
  10. LABOR DAY PRAYER
  11. WELCOME AUGUST
  12. JULY 4TH PRAYER
  13. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

Guided By Grace