Building Yourselves Up

But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit - Jude 20. 

1. Build on the Word

               We need to commit to build our lives on the Word. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly - Colossians 3:16. Be doers of the word and not hearers only - James 1:22. Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified - Acts 20:32. 

2. Build the prayer life

               We need to build the intimacy with God by prayer. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful - Colossians 4:2. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge - Psalm 62:8. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you - Matthew 5:44.

3. Build relationships with others

           We need to build relationships with others by being patient, tolerant, forgiving and living at peace with everyone. Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do - Colossians 3:30. Make every effort to live in peace with everyone - Hebrews 12:14. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone - Romans 12:18.

                        So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness - Colossians 2:6,7.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us build ourselves up by building on the Word, prayer and relationships with others. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.