“And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1:21-23‬ ‭ESV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/bible/59/col.1.21-23.esv

All,

This stands out because Paul says, “he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death”.  His death reconciled us. I constantly try to reconcile myself, but that’s putting hope in me and not Him. He transforms us and enables us to live out His purpose. Are you stressed about something?  Have you given it to Him?  Please pray that we and our friends realize the hope we have in Christ. Please pray for John’s group to have a great overnight retreat tonight.