Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 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.—Colossians 3:12-14 (NLT)
Heavenly Father,
Help me today, as I seek to live a holy life—in grateful response to Your amazing love for me.
Help me to put on tenderhearted mercy for others—as I see each person through Your eyes of compassion.
Help me to clothe myself in kindness to all—having experienced for myself the abundant kindness of my Savior.
Help me put my own selfish desires aside and dress myself with humility—as I consider others before I consider myself.
Help me to put on the garment of quiet and gently disciplined strength—as I look to You as my only source of strength.
Let the clothing of tireless patience be mine to wear, as I bear with those around me, forgiving them freely, quickly, and completely—just as You, through Your Son, Jesus, have forgiven me.
And over all of these, help me to wear Your love—which holds every virtue in perfect unity—so that I might be known by the love of Christ in me.
Help me today as I seek to live a holy life—in grateful response to Your amazing love for me.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
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