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Colossians 1:17
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And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
About Colossians 1:17
Colossians 1:17 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on Being Still Before the Lord. Found in the epistle of Colossians, this New Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
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How to Apply Colossians 1:17
Meditate on Colossians 1:17 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of Being Still Before the Lord applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.