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Tuesday, June 26
What garment did you put on this morning when you got up?
Whatever was necessary for the day’s events or chores, right? Were they rags or
well-cared-for garments? Did they show off your best or worst features?
You dressed your flesh, for better or worse. But how did you
dress your spirit? Was it for better or worse?
Did you go through the day
dressed in the rags of...
*guilt
*bitterness
*unforgiveness
*fear
*depression
*worry
*unbelief
...and accessorized with...
*a mean spirit
*a negative tongue
*selfish actions
How did you look? Did anyone tell you, “That looks awful on
you!”?
Or did you dress in intricately woven garments, embroidered
with the precious threads of silver and gold and stitched together with a
scarlet cord?
This wardrobe consists of...
*love
*patience
*kindness
*humility
*politeness
*unselfishness
*forgiveness
*faith
Did you enhance
them with...
*good deeds
*kind words
*comfort
*victory
*praise
*joy
Did they show off the
Lord’s best features? Did anyone tell you, “You look wonderful today!”?
The moment you awaken in the morning, dress yourself
properly. Put on...
*the belt of truth
*the body armor of God’s righteousness
*the shoes of peace
*the shield of faith
*salvation as your helmet
*the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Eph.
6:14-17)
Peter reminds us, “Don’t be concerned about the outward
beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should
clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading
beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.” (1 Peter
3:3-4 NLT)
“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all
together in perfect harmony.” (Col. 3:14 NLT)
Happy dressing!
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