Jan 3 Devotion: How to Thrive ….. Not Just Survive

Philippians4:4-8, Colossians 3:12-17

Here are five daily disciplines to make this coming year the best.

I. Rise Thankfully - Phil. 4:6

   A. Start each day giving thanks  - Psalm 92:1

   B. Be Thankful for the little things - Psalm 103:1-6

II. Pray Expectantly - Phil. 4:6

    A. Pray about everything - expecting answers

    B. Pray with confidence - Jeremiah 33:3

III. Speak Kindly - Philippians 4:8

      A. Speak positively about - people, things

      B. Focus on Virtue and Praise

IV. Work Worshipfully - Col. 3:16-17

     A. Forgiveness - show love , mercy, kindness, long suffering

     B. Forbearing one another - Ephesians 4:30-32

V. Work Worshipfully - Colossians 3: 16-17

     A. Bring every area of life into the arena of worship

     B. Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus

Close - Thrive, not just survive.

-Bro. Mike