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Today’s reading from Colossians reminds us that this is not an individual journey. It is one that is meant to be shared in the context of a community of brothers and sisters who are also seeking to live in the will and way of Christ. Our progress towards this vision is in many ways dependent on the way in which the virtues and character of Christ are lived out in our relationships with one another. Do you hear that in today’s scripture reading?
Paul talks about compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another. The imagery that Paul uses here encourages us to carefully consider the “clothing” that we choose to wear every single day. “Put on love” Paul says.
Today I want to encourage you to spend a few moments this morning thinking about those who have modeled these virtues for you. Our growth does not happen in isolation. It grows out of relationship. Whose practice of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness and love has helped you grow in these practices? Take a moment to offer God thanks for those relationship as you prepare for today’s challenge.
Challenge for Today |
Prayer |