The Meaning of All Things (Colossians 1:15-17)

Prayers of REST

Asheritah Ciuciu

Devotional, Christianity, Prayer, Religion & Spirituality, Rest

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🗓️ 17 August 2020

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Although breaking news would fling us into a panic, Jesus is still on His throne, and everything will ultimately find its meaning in Him. Today’s reading is Colossians 1:15-17, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format: Recite God’s GoodnessExpress Your NeedinessSeek His StillnessTrust His FaithfulnessIf you’re trying to start a prayer habit in your own life, try listening to this episode every day this week, personalizing each part of the REST prayer with what’s on ...

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Prayers of Rest podcast with Asherita.
0:09.8	As we begin, find a quiet place and take a deep breath as we enter into God's presence.
0:24.2	Colossians chapter 1, verses 15 through 17.
0:30.0	He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
0:36.6	For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,
0:40.6	whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities,
0:44.6	all things were created through him and for him.
0:59.6	And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. So let's begin by reciting God's goodness.
1:03.4	Oh God, this passage so beautifully reminds us of what is true about Jesus all the time.
1:10.0	Whether we are personally experiencing good times or whether we're
1:14.9	personally experiencing hardship. Jesus, you are the image of God. You are the one who created
1:22.3	all things, even the things we don't see and know about, even the things science hasn't yet discovered,
1:29.1	but they are completely known to you because you're the one who made them.
1:33.6	And you're the one who rules over every molecule in the universe.
1:39.2	God, you are before all things, and in Jesus, everything holds together.
1:46.2	Nothing is out of your control.
1:53.6	Nothing strays from your authority or dominion. And even though this world still groans because of the rule of sin and death, it is still under your sovereign hand. And the days have been numbered.
2:03.6	You will bring restoration. You will make all things new again. You are a God who redeems. So even though we're in the in between right now,
2:10.2	we don't lose hope because we know that the God who created all things will also redeem and rescue
2:18.0	and renew all things.
2:21.3	It's in the next few moments.
2:22.9	Praise God for who he is.
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