Colossians Chapter 1
Study Four: Lesson One -- "Have a Cup of Tea..."
Lesson One: "Have a Cup of Tea..." 
Having a cup of tea is a ritual in
many cultures--Asian, Indian,
African, European, and even in
America! While coffee drinking
conjures up a rush-rush, go-out-and-conquer-the-world image, tea drinking, especially sitting down for a cup of tea, signifies relaxation and appreciation of one's surroundings. Think about it....
In some cities we have coffee shops on every corner...people crowd in to have their jolt of caffeine. Once inside, if they stay, patrons surf the Internet or read the newspaper or a book. Others grab their expensive drink and head off to 'tackle' their day.
Now compare the above scenario to tea drinking. The image is a much more relaxing one. When someone says, "let's have a cup of tea," don't you think of slowing down and enjoying a conversation and friendship?
Imagine a 'tea-shop' on every corner.... no cell phones, computers, or reading materials allowed (reading is not a bad thing, but it can be a distraction sometimes). The tea-shop would serve non-caffinated teas and have soothing music and lot's of nature: plants, water treatments, flowers, etc. (I suppose I am giving someone a great business idea -- go for it!)
And...in this 'tea-shop,' you can't enter and leave right away...you have to stay for at least an hour!
Think of how relaxing this could be!
LFB
Assignment: Have a tea-party with God.
Find the most relaxing room in your house (if you don't have one you're in trouble. We will address this in a later lesson.) Brew some tea and pour it into a cup with a saucer and SIT DOWN AND DRINK IT! Sit for at least thirty minutes and talk to God. If you don't know what to say...just listen and see where your mind goes. Don't answer the phone and have NO interruptions. Just relax.
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Study Four: “Great Endurance and Patience”
"And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience....."
Colossians 1:10-11
“Endurance and Patience – get real!”
This is how most women would react to this Scripture. This study looks at the many distractions that keep us from knowing God and “living a life worthy of the Lord.”
We will look at concepts such as “GO-GO-GO” (our over-scheduled lives); SPEND-SPEND-SPEND (our debt-ridden society); and, FIGHT-FIGHT-FIGHT (our never-ending quest for the biggest and the best).
Preparing tea for one need not be a hurried affair. Just as easily, it may be a leisurely break. A moment to relax and unwind with a soothing cup. And what a cup it is. Stylish and large, big enough for 350ml of tea. It comes with a matching glass saucer and lid. The sturdy metal infuser is the perfect way to prepare tea right in the cup. In short, everything you need to enjoy a beautiful cup of tea anytime. Dishwasher safe. Made in China. 350ml.
