“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” (Col 1:15)
> Jesus, you are the son of the living God, may I always see you at work in my life.
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” (Col 1:16)
> You rule over all created things, yet you are loving enough to care for my life.
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” (Col 1:17)
> Be first in my life, directing my every step, and comforting me when I am down.
“And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.” (Col 1:18)
> Be first in my life, may I not put anything else in my life before you.
“For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,” (Col 1:9)
> Just as the Father was pleased to dwell in you, may you also dwell in me.
“and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. ” (Col 1:20)
> Jesus, even though I have failed you, you have saved me.
> Your sacrifice has set me free.
> The gift of your life has set me free.
> I am free.
> I am free.