Colossians 3:13-14
S: Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
O: Don't judge. Forgive. God forgives me everyday and I don't deserve it. Do all things in love.
A: I love the Message version of this verse:
12-14So chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.
I often times forget my heavenly wardrobe. I become sloppy and forget to to be compassionate and kind. God hand picked these garments out for me, how disobedient am I not to put them on. Oh my! Just makes me cringe.
P: Thank you Father for choosing just the right wardrobe for me to wear. Help me to be ever mindful of all these virtues as I dress each day. Remind me that is isn't about the fabric that's important, it's about the intentions of my heart. May I always remember to forgive and not hold a grudge. May I always remember to love and be compassionate. I need to love and forgive because You first love and forgive me each and every day.
~Amen
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