Thursday, December 23, 2004

CLOTHED WITH CHRIST

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Dear Father,
Grant that we may clothe ourselves with Christ, for he is agarment of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness and patience, forbearance and forgiveness. Above all, clothe us with his love, which will bind us together in perfect harmony.

In the name of Jesus.
Amen.

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