Colossians 3:12 · KJV

"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁰And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

¹¹Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

¹²Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

¹³Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

¹⁴And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

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Devotional Reflection

JoyGratitudeHopeCompassionAwe

I'm unsure of what to wear to that meeting. One set of clothing, according to Paul, will never go out of style. This makes us stand out, so we wear it. The Ultimate Designer's Character collection provided this outfit, which looks best when worn with others. These qualities are challenging to adopt, but once we do, we are always a blessing to those we come into contact with.

Prayer

Thank you for including me in your family, Abba Father. I hope I never let You down in how I treat others. May they recognize in me the moral qualities that can only be attributed to having You in my life. All praise and honor, now and forever, be Yours. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveGratitudeCompassionAwe

What a fantastic idea! As God's chosen and holy children, we are loved very much. God tells us to live in a way that is compassionate, kind, humble, gentle, and patient. Think about how often our Father has to show us these traits. How can we not share what God gives us in such great amounts?

Prayer

Father in heaven, I'm glad You think so much of me. Even though I know I'm not always what You want me to be and that there are many reasons why You might not want to choose me as Your beloved and holy child, I'm glad You love me so much and put so much value on me. Please use Your Holy Spirit to change me so that I become more like You, not for my own glory but for Yours. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeCompassionAweContentment

I don't know what I should wear to that meeting," Paul tells us. There is one set of clothes that will never go out of style. We wear this because it makes us stand out. This clothing is from the Character collection by the Ultimate Designer, and it looks best when worn with other people. These traits are hard to put on, but when we do, we are always a blessing to the people we meet.

Prayer

Thank you, Abba Father, for letting me join your family. May I never let you down with how I treat other people. May they see in me the good character traits that can only come from having you in my life. In the name of Jesus, my Lord, glory and honor are yours forever and ever. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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