dwell in you richly – v4

Let Christ live within you

let Christ dwell in you richly,

informing every action

every step that you take

Live as He lived

the Spirit guiding your feet,

let Christ transform you

brand new, complete

A light to the world

a message of freedom,

God is new each morning

a light every season

God’s presence within

filling your vessel,

Christ is a light to be shared

water to be poured

Edited October 5, 2013

dwell in you richly – v4

Edited September 29, 2013

dwell in you richly – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/dwell-in-you-richly-v3.html

(editing original again)

Edited September 28, 2013

dwell in you richly – v2

February 11, 2012

dwell in you richly

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/dwell-in-you-richly.html

Colossians 3:12

Colossians 3:12-17

Upper Room Daily Devotional

http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012

for February 10, 2012

“God’s Chosen Ones”,

by Claudius K. Tewari

read February 10, 2012

&

Colossians

90 day New Testament Bible Study

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dwell in you richly – v3

let Christ live within you

let Christ dwell in you richly

informing every action

every step that you take

live as he lived

guiding your feet

let Christ transform you

brand new, complete

a light to the world

a message of freedom

new each morning

a light every season

God’s presence within

filling your vessel

a light to be shared

water to be poured

Edited September 29, 2013

dwell in you richly – v3

(editing original again)

Edited September 28, 2013

dwell in you richly – v2

February 11, 2012

dwell in you richly

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/dwell-in-you-richly.html

Colossians 3:12

Colossians 3:12-17

Upper Room Daily Devotional

http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012

for February 10, 2012

“God’s Chosen Ones”,

by Claudius K. Tewari

read February 10, 2012

&

Colossians

90 day New Testament Bible Study

read August 28, 2011

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dwell in you richly – v2

let Christ live within you

let Christ dwell in you richly

informing every action

every thought within you

every step that you take

live as he lived

submissive to God

his example guiding your feet

let Christ transform you

brand new, complete

a light every season

a cracked beautiful vessel

a message of freedom

new each morning

a light in the world

Edited September 28, 2013

dwell in you richly – v2

February 11, 2012

dwell in you richly

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/dwell-in-you-richly.html

Colossians 3:12

Colossians 3:12-17

Upper Room Daily Devotional

http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012

for February 10, 2012

“God’s Chosen Ones”,

by Claudius K. Tewari

read February 10, 2012

&

Colossians

90 day New Testament Bible Study

read August 28, 2011

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Clothed with God

Wearing our faith closely
the full armor of God
the fabric of Christ
the bible our sword
Drenched with the Spirit
God’s love within in
clothed with God
ready to battle with sin

February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
#gifts

Let the word of Christ

We stop our growth
we become complacent in place
we stand on our laurels
not wanting to change

We need to change
to let the word of Christ
wash over us, to live richly
following the Christ


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

and be thankful

Let the joy within you pour out
be thankful for your life
for the gift of Christ
pouring out richly
the love God gives us
grace to save our lives
coming together
one body in Christ

February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in perfect unity

one chosen people
one body, together
all of us joined
in the name of Christ
we must come together
in perfect unity
forgiving one another
walking in the truth

February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Let the peace of Christ

Let the love of God
let the peace of Christ
wash over us, holy
living in our hearts
guiding our steps
together, one body,
in the way of the cross

February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clothe yourselves

Clothe yourselves with graces
with the virtues from God
forgiving your neighbors
giving your all

Bind us all
together for a purpose
sent on a mission
to share God’s love

February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Forgive all

Forgive each other
freely, with compassion
following the example
of Christ on the cross
Live simple,
humble in our walk
going together
in the journey of faith

February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Bear with each other

Humbleness in our walk
bearing with each other
offering one voice
raising up our Savior
to reach all our neighbors
as God’s chosen people
speaking with one voice


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=8&year=2012for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clothed with the love of Christ

We must wrap ourselves in virtues
dipped in the waters of the word
clothed with the love of Christ
going out into the world
Sharing God’s message,
life after life,
together, one people
walking into God’s light


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

As God’s chosen people

We have a responsibility, an obligation
as God’s chosen people
as those who claim his name
here on this earth
We must act boldly,
yet worthy, humble
following the path of Jesus
as we walk here below
in the garb of Jesus
putting on the Christ
following where he will lead us
through the gate of the cross

February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=8&year=2012for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

His blood shed on the cross

Atoning sacrifice
Fragrant offering
healing the breach
by his outpouring of love
offering hope
by descending to the earth
making peace with the creator
by his blood shed on the cross
paying our price
the awful cost
redeeming us whole
that none would be lost


August 28, 2011
Colossians 1:20
Introduction to Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
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making peace through his blood

reconciling us to God
through the sacrifice of Christ
making peace with God
through his body, his blood
God’s Son, the firstborn of creation
dying upon the cross
the firstborn of the dead
healing the nations

August 28, 2011
Colossians 1:20
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:18
Colossians 1:15-20
Introduction to Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
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The Messiah

Unique in history
no one like him
none holy
the Son of the King

Christ, the Messiah
the lamb, the Son of God
humble, a servant
Master of our lives


August 28, 2011
Introduction to Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
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who his followers are meant to be

We are meant to be salt
to carry his light
humble, sheep
answering his call
we are meant to bear witness
to put on Christ
to give God our bodies
as a loving sacrifice


August 28, 2011
Introduction to Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
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who Jesus is

Humble, a man
submissive to God
following his commands
a servant to the end
only in following
the way of the cross
can we model Christ
who Jesus truly is


August 28, 2011
Introduction to Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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Completely incompatible

arrogance, judging
preachy, ranking
completely incompatible
with the example of Christ
we need to be humble
following our Master’s example
submitting our lives to God
and forgiveness for our neighbors
offering Christ, mercy
in our actions, our speech
being humble, salt
the more people we reach


August 28, 2011
Introduction to Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
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with rooted humility

offering Christ
in example, wisdom
sharing his life
treasures of heaven
offering Christ
with rooted humility
consistent with the one
who became the lamb


August 28, 2011
Introduction to Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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