If you know me at all, you know that keeping fashionable or stylish in clothing is not my thing. I am certain that some of the choices I make in clothing could bring some embarrassment to those seen with me. But I am writing today to confess my biggest wardrobe malfunction ever, and sadly one I repeat. It was pointed out to me in Colossians 3 this week. There I am told that as a dearly loved, chosen and holy daughter of the King that I am to be clothed with:
- compassion
- kindness
- humility
- gentleness
- patience
- bearing with others
- forgiveness – of others, even as God forgave me
- And the browning glory – I am to be adorned with LOVE, which creates unity.
In case I have that all in line (!) the writer gives me a few accessories to include:
- peace- letting the peace of Christ RULE in my heart (“let it rule” – sounds like I don’t have to ask for peace – I just need to respond!)
- thankfulness
- absorption in the Word of God.
While I still don’t expect to spend any more time pulling together the wardrobe in my closet, I think it’s time to invest a little more time in updating my spiritual wardrobe!