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And Be Thankful
and corporate worship throughout the entire year? Today's WORSHIP QUOTE is a familiar paragraph from Paul's letter to the church in Colossae. The THANKSGIVING EMPHASIS is mine (but it seems to be Paul's also). AND BE THANKFUL 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 word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom and as you sing psalms, and hymns and spiritual songs WITH GRATITUDE IN YOUR HEARTS TO GOD. 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. - Colossians 3:15-17 (NIV) [There it is again a few verses later: "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful AND THANKFUL" (4:2); and don't miss Paul's emphasis in chapter one (1:3 and 1:12). There definitely seems to be a thankfulness theme.] Have a great week, Chip Stam Director, Institute for Christian Worship School of Church Music and Worship Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky www.carlstam.org www.sbts.edu |