Wednesday, October 30, 2024  

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Today's Scripture
Colossians 3:12–14

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. (NRSV)

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Reflection

“What are you planning on wearing?” is a question my friends and I will text each other more often than not before an event or even a small get-together. We like to have a basic idea of what to expect so we won’t feel overdressed, underdressed, or out of place. A “I’m thinking jeans and a simple top” or “I’m definitely dressing up, but you don’t have to!” goes a long way in helping us to prepare for upcoming activities.

However, in my experience in getting ready for each day, I don’t have that sort of guide in place. Instead, I throw on whatever feels right, often based on what the weather will be, but not much more thought goes into it. I also don’t have a mindset checklist that I run through each morning. Reading this passage, I wonder how much my interactions with others would change for the better if I were to run through a checklist such as this when I start each day.

Have I selected pieces that are woven with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience? Have I tied all those pieces together with love? In a final fit check before starting my day, have I remembered to accessorize with forgiveness for others, making it so that I am ready to be in perfect harmony with everyone else?

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Prayer
Lord, may I always remember to clothe myself with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, and love so that I may be bound together in perfect unity and harmony with you and all of your creation, no matter the day or occasion. Amen.

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Written by Katrina Buchanan, Editorial Associate

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