Watch for God this week. As we move into the holidays, remember what is most valued, what events will make the most memories, what will give you a grateful heart? Look for ways to brighten someone’s day, to sneak a bit of kindness into someone’s life, to encourage rather than discourage.
God is moving all around us and He sees you, right where you are. Where is He asking you to love, to comfort, to pray? The opportunities will be made clear as we ask Him to be with us each day, throughout our days.
Are you upset with someone? Seek forgiveness. Show mercy. Build up your spouse, your friend, your child, your co-worker. I need some work on what my friend calls our “sand-paper” people. We all have them.
Praying for those we find difficult, puts them in a new perspective. Dig deeper, try harder, give willingly and cheerfully. I need these reminders today as we move into extended family time over the next month. I encourage you to listen for God’s words, more than your own.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3;13
Clothe ourselves in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience? I definitely need a change of clothes, and a reminder that I am dearly loved by Jesus Christ. His compassion knows no bounds.
Father,
Teach us to follow Your Son and his ways. Help us to be different, to act in wise ways, to wear the spiritual clothes of Your choosing. We need You!
In Jesus name,
Amen
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