09/08/2026
Sharing a little encouragement that I hope speaks to your heart and brings you closer to God today. ๐ธ
โTherefore, as Godโs chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.โ
- Colossians 3:12(NIV)
This verse serves as a reminder that God has selected us, made us holy, and has a great love for us. As a result, we are required to "clothe" ourselves with virtues on a daily basis.
Paul uses the word "clothe" to illustrate how these attributes ought to be a part of us, much like the clothing we put on. As God's people, we choose to be compassionate, kind, humble, gentle, and patient on a daily basis.
In this way, I want to live each day as a reflection of God's love. This entails making the difficult decision to choose these characteristics in my words, thoughts, and deeds. I can choose to be kind rather than angry when someone hurts me. I can choose humility over hurting others. When life feels rushed, I can choose patience and trust Godโs perfect timing. Iโm not perfect, and thatโs okay. Every day, God continues to work on me. The wonderful thing is that God gives me the strength to learn and grow.
If youโre reading this, I ENCOURAGE YOU,
Let's show Jesus in those around us and be recognized not just for our words but also for our acts of love. We can bring His peace and joy into our homes, schools, friendships, workplaces, and communities when we choose kindness, patience, humility, gentleness, and compassion. By God's grace, we can accomplish this one at a time.
Let's be a blessing to someone today and cover ourselves with God's love! ๐๐