We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way:

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation

Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.

You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 

Lord God my Father,

You are creator of all things and I wish to live in your design. Protect me from thoughts that are not pleasing to you and actions that do not glorify you. Give me your Peace, wisdom and strength to stand with you in all things and turn away from my shortcomings. Remove my earthly way and show me your way so I am living proof of your nature. Grant me freedom over my past so the present is as it should be.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen