HOW TO LIVE THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST Focus Our Minds In . “Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.”-Colossians 4:2 NLT “Don’t act thoughtlessly but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” -Ephesians 5:17-20 NLT See The In Front Of You. “Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.” -Colossians 4:3-4 NLT “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” -Philippians 1:21 NLT “To whom much is given, much is required.” -Luke 12:48 NLT Make the of Opportunity. “Live wisely among those who are not believers and make the most of every opportunity.” -Colossians 4:5 NLT “Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.” -Colossians 4:6 NLT