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— Then, by constantly using your faith, the life of Christ will be released deep inside you, and the resting place of his love will become the very source and root of your life. Then you will be empowered to discover what every holy one experiences—the great magnitude of the astonishing love of Christ in all its dimensions. How deeply intimate and far-reaching is his love! How enduring and inclusive it is! Endless love beyond measurement that transcends our understanding—this extravagant love pours into you until you are filled to overflowing with the fullness of God!                       — Ephesians 3:17-19 TPT

Colossians 3:7-17                          The Passion Translation (TPT)

[7–8] That’s how you once behaved, characterized by your evil deeds. But now it’s time to eliminate them from your lives once and for all—anger, fits of rage, all forms of hatred, cursing, filthy speech, [9] and lying.  Lay aside your old Adam-self with its masquerade and disguise. [10]  For you have acquired new creation life which is continually being renewed into the likeness of the One who created you; giving you the full revelation of God.  [11]  In this new creation life, your nationality makes no difference, or your ethnicity, education, or economic status—they matter nothing. For it is Christ that means everything as he lives in every one of us. [12] You are always and dearly loved by God! So robe yourself with virtues of God, since you have been divinely chosen to be holy. Be merciful as you endeavor to understand others, and be compassionate, showing kindness toward all. Be gentle and humble, un-offendable in your patience with others.  [13] Tolerate the weaknesses of those in the family of faith, forgiving one another in the same way you have been graciously forgiven by Jesus Christ. If you find fault with someone, release this same gift of forgiveness to them.  [14] For love is supreme and must flow through each of these virtues. Love becomes the mark of true maturity. [15] Let your heart be always guided by the peace of the Anointed One, who called you to peace as part of his one body. And always be thankful.

[16] Let the word of Christ live in you richly, flooding you with all wisdom. Apply the Scriptures as you teach and instruct one another with the Psalms, and with festive praises, and with prophetic songs given to you spontaneously by the Spirit, so sing to God with all your hearts!

[17] Let every activity of your lives and every word that comes from your lips be drenched with the beauty of our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. And bring your constant praise to God the Father because of what Christ has done for you!

LIGHTS SHINE BRIGHT --- LYRICS

I wanna magnify Your light  I wanna reflect the sun  Cut like precious diamonds  With the colors by the millions  This is the only world we know  And for now this rental’s our home  If we gonna be a reflection  Gotta make this third rock glow  (Just so you know) ... Lights shine bright everywhere we go  Music for the people to illuminate the soul  Lights shine bright everywhere we go  Music for the people, Jesus music for the people ... Lights in the city might be more than pretty, pretty  That freaky shine might be more than meets the eye  Anytime you see that sparkle in the dark you might look deeper, deeper  It might be more than simply theatre ...

TobyMac - Lights Shine Bright (Audio) ft. Hollyn