These verses have come up several times in different readings and situations this week. They have really blessed me and got me thinking, and I pray they bless you, too:

“Be assured that from the first day we heard of you, we haven’t stopped praying for you, asking God to give you wise minds and spirits attuned to his will, and so acquire a thorough understanding of the ways in which God works. We pray that you’ll live well for the Master, making him proud of you as you work hard in his orchard. As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work. We pray that you’ll have the strength to stick it out over the long haul–not the grim strength of gritting your teeth but the glory-strength God gives. It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us.” ~ Colossians 1:9-12, MSG
 

Have a great weekend! See you back here on Monday to learn more about our Bible study that begins on October 1st!

t.

Ps. If you haven’t seen it yet, OverACup.org has had an overhaul this week thanks to Erika at thefairyblogmother.com. I love the new look and hope you will, too! Go check it out if you’re reading this in a reader or email. She did an awesome job!