Clothe Yourself

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. ~ Colossians 3:12

Wearing clothes is one thing, but learning to wear Godly characteristics and personalities that are pleasing to His service and putting them on daily during these chaotic times is hard!  We became one of His chosen when we decided to follow Him and our attitude must look quite a bit different than the world's self-serving and often times narcissistic attitudes.  No pride, prejudice, selfishness, rudeness, or mean-spirited people need apply.  Think of how you treat people on a daily basis; are you a compassionate, patient and gentle giant?  Boy do I need to work on all the above and more!  How you treat people may be the very reason some of your family, friends and co-workers have hardened hearts when it comes to Christianity.  Ouch!  In this verse, there are five ways we are to live our life as followers of Christ.  We are part of a large family who are dearly loved, and just as earthly parents love their children and give them guidelines to follow, so does our Heavenly Father.  Love God, love people, be kind, be gentle, be patient.  Sometimes it's a hard struggle and a tall order to follow, but we must try our very best.  Our Father expects it. ~ Amen