Perfect Love

 

As we grow in our faith and listen for the voice of Jesus, the changes begin from the inside out. What are some of the attributes that begin to shine through us as we delve deeper into our faith? Listen to these verses.

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another. If any of you has a grievance against someone, forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:12-14

     God, through Jesus, has forgiven me so very much. You, too? As we soak in His love and His mercies that are new every morning, we can give others the benefit of the doubt. In addition, we can remind ourselves, that unbelievers have not experienced this great love.

     Put on the spiritual clothes of forgiveness, kindness, humility, compassion and patience. And above all, love. We are representing the One who died for us. The perfect man, the perfect God. His perfect love shows us the way.

Lord,

Give us the strength to be different in the culture around us that appears to be filled with hate and violence. Shine through us as we maneuver through these short lives. Work in us to make us into Your image.

In Jesus name,

Amen