Divine Attire

As a woman who definitely appreciates beautiful clothing it isn’t surprising that I’m drawn to the scripture found in Colossians 3:12 which says, “therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” The difference is, I love this outfit even more than my designer jeans. You see the fit is perfect, because God hand-tailored this outfit just for me!

As I awaken each morning I put on each piece one at a time. I put on compassion, I put on kindness, I put on humility, I put on gentleness, I put on patience. And as I do I am keenly aware that I am a temple of the Holy Spirit!

Corinthians 6:19 says, “Do you not know that you are a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you…” And the fruit or outward manifestation of the Holy Spirit is this – “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 6:22, 23).

As I gaze in the mirror to dress for the day I am learning to see myself through God’s eyes. My daily prayer is that I would be a reflection of these virtues to others.

So as you awaken each day I encourage you to put on the Divine Attire that God has hand tailored just for you!

Pastor Dottie Flanagan is over our Women’s and Prayer Ministry at Every Nation New Jersey. She has a heart to see young women live a life that is whole and passionate for God!

Shino Prater  - Do something great today!

Have you ever been afraid to do something great for God? There is always that moment: there’s an obstacle in front of you and you question, “should I go left or right?”

We must understand that fear paralyzes and faith propels us forward.

2 Timothy 1:7 says that God did not give us a spirit of fear but of love and power and of a sound mind.

Today – I’m tasking you to put aside your fear, stand up tall with faith and to go out and do something great for God today!