THE FREEPER CANTEEN - The What Kind Of Valentine Are You Quiz

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Jesus Over Everything

February 10, 2016

He is before all things.

My friend's son decided to wear a sports jersey over his school clothing one day. He wanted to show support for his favorite team that would be playing an important game later that night. Before leaving home, he put something on over his sports jersey--it was a chain with a pendant that read, "Jesus." His simple action illustrated a deeper truth: Jesus deserves first place over everything in our lives.

Jesus is above and over all. "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together" (Col. 1:17). Jesus is supreme over all creation (vv. 15-16). He is "the head of the body, the church" (v. 18). Because of this, He should have first place in all things.

When we give Jesus the highest place of honor in each area of our lives, this truth becomes visible to those around us. At work, are we laboring first for God or only to please our employer? (3:23). How do God's standards show up in the way we treat others? (vv. 12-14). Do we put Him first as we live our lives and pursue our favorite pastimes?

When Jesus is our greatest influence in all of life, He will have His rightful place in our hearts.

Dear Jesus, You deserve the best of my time, energy, and affection. I crown You King of my heart and Lord over everything I do.

How can you put God first in your life today?

Put Jesus first.

Insight:

In today's passage--packed with significant theological morsels--the word all stands out. In these six short verses Paul uses it seven times, and he uses a similar word in verse 18--everything. Paul underscores Jesus's supremacy. He is the Source (v. 16) and Sustainer (v. 17) of everything.

Woo-Hoo!

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!

#1--The Mayor!
Way to Go!!
...and thanks for our beautiful lesson
from God's Word! :)

#2--PROCON!!
WooHoo...back! :)

You Are an Anti-Valentine

As far as you're concerned, Valentine's Day could cease to exist and the world would be a better place for it.
You don't hate love and romance, but you hate the commercialization of it.

You also can't stand the idea that you need to be in a relationship to be happy. In fact, you really resent that.
For you, the perfect Valentine's Day is to forget that it even exists. Your normal life is nice enough as is.

#3--BenLurkin
Good Job!!
....and cute Valentine!!

Howdy, Radu! (((hugs)))

Good to see ya tonight! Thanks for your constant support of our troops! :)

I’m sort of on that page, especially when I see the amount of $$$ spent on gifts that most of the time aren’t even appreciated!

Sounds about right, I reckon, though it never works out this way. LOL!

You Are an Adventurous Valentine

Your heart soars whenever you have the chance to do something new, and that goes double for Valentine's Day.
You would love excitement and novelty to celebrate this special day. You especially love surprises!

Your ideal Valentine's Day is unconventional, quirky, and not traditionally romantic by any means.
You don't like a lot of pressure on V-Day. You just want to have some fun!

the Flowers wilt so fast Plus what you said.

I am too embarrassed to post the results of my test. ;-)

I’ll bet a cruise around to a vintage drive in restaurant in your awesome antique car would be your cup of...well...coca cola! :)

Thanks, Luv, for today's What Kind Of Valentine Are You Quiz?

Awww...come on! You’re a tough guy! We can take it if you can. LOL!

Howdy, LUV! (((hugz)))

The men and women who have chosen to serve our country, now and in the past, have my deepest respect and gratitude. Can never thank them enough for all they’ve done for our country.

Howdy, Kathy! (((hugs)))

You’re very welcome...hope today wasn’t completely nuts for you!

Did your mom have a better day...no more spills to have to clean up.

My MIL went to the doc because she swallowed something that was too big and then her throat kind of closed up. she’s fine now...and the clots seem to be shrinking, which was the plan. :)

Amen to that! They are the best and the brightest that we have!