Daily Devotion for January 07, 2026

Devotion:

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Read Colossians 3:1-2.

So how are your New Year’s resolutions working out so far? My resolutions are always unnecessarily complicated. I find myself making a few resolutions at the start of the new year and then forgetting a few days later what I had resolved to do. You could say that I have a bad memory - or perhaps just lose my focus. I have found that it doesn’t hurt to be reminded occasionally about what we need to be focusing on. And that is what Paul does here in his magnificent letter to the Christian community at Colossae. He urges his readers to stay focused and keep their “eyes on the prize.” Paul writes, “…seek the things that are above, where Christ is….” (v. 1) and reiterates that in the next verse, “Set your mind on things that are above, not on the things that are on earth." (v. 2) Paul is not trying to have us exclusively heaven focused (Paul had plenty to say about our life down here!), but Paul did want the Colossians and other Christians (including us) to not lose our focus. Who do we follow? How do we live out our Christian walk? How do you plan on following Jesus this year?

Personal Worship Option:

Lord, help me to stay focused this year on the things that are important. In Jesus’ name. Amen