Colossians 3:1-25, as we discussed on Sunday, is an exhortation to live an after-Easter life in our work, the daily labors of living with God and others. Read Colossians 3, and then let this prayer adapted from Tom Nelson, be our prayer in the work of living today and in the week ahead.

Heavenly Father, in your divine and gracious providence you have presently placed us in our workplaces, in our homes, relationships, and offices. It is our hearts’ desire that we glorify you in and through our work today. May we do our work well, from our souls. And may our minds be renewed and our hearts singularly focused as we meditate on the truths and Truth of your words and the Word. Draw us near to you. Lord Jesus, let our places of labor be places of discipleship where we learn from you as we work with you. As we walk in the power and counsel of the Holy Spirit, may the character of Christ be increasingly evident in our lives, as our love holds everything in harmony. Father, use our lives and our work of living to further your redemptive purposes in the world and to enhance the good and very good of all of your creation. Wholly submitted to Jesus we pray, Amen.