The apostle Paul shared a list of virtues in Colossians 3 to encourage Christians to become more like Christ. Paul described them in this way, “clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another…And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity” (Colossians 3:12-14 NIV). Imagine if we, the people of Avon UMC, clothe ourselves daily with virtues that enable us to become more and more like Jesus. Perhaps we will see Jesus more clearly within each other, and our community will encounter Christ to a greater degree, if the virtues of Christ are seen, heard, and experienced in and through Avon UMC.

As you read the suggested scripture each day, look for the following virtues:

Centering on God

Christ-like Love

Forgiveness

Joy

Humility

Kindness

Patience

For a full version of this Your Faith Journey devotional download the Worship Guide from the Avon UMC website: www.AvonUMC.com

The Your Faith Journey Bible verses for this week are listed below:

Sunday (11/15)

Today I am going to offer God ______________________________________.

During the worship service God revealed ______________________________________________________________________.

Monday (11/16)

Read Colossians 1:15-20 and 2:6-7 and pray in response to what you read.

Tuesday (11/17)

Read 1 John 4:7-21 and 1 Peter 4:8 and pray in response to what you read.

Wednesday (11/18)

Read Colossians 3:13 and prayerfully ask yourself:

Who do I need to forgive? If a person or people come to mind, ask the Lord to help you to forgive them.

Is there a person you need to ask for forgiveness? If so, invite the Lord to guide your conversation and efforts to seek forgiveness from them.

Thursday (11/19)

Read Jesus’ message from John 15:9-11, the apostle Paul’s words from Galatians 5:16-25, and pray in response to what you read.

Friday (11/20)

Read Philippians 2:1-11 and pray for the Lord to reveal a word, phrase, or verse that is specifically for you for today.

Saturday (11/21)

Read 2 Peter 3:8-9 and Philippians 4:6-7, then pray in response to what you read.

How did you see, hear, or encounter God during this past week?

Who needs to hear about your experience sometime in the coming days?

*To download the entire Worship Guide, which includes the extended version of the Your Faith Journey Guide, go to www.AvonUMC.com.