Last Sunday my Pastor preached about how we should dress ourselves. He asked what we wear. How do we dress?
I thought I was making sure everything was in place before I stepped out the door. I do not usually wear make up, but the hair is done, the clothes are right and the shoes, jewelry and purse are on point. It has always been a point of pride and self respect. My thought process, if you step out looking a hot mess, you'll be treated as such. And I want to be respected.
However there are many days when I forget to wear the most important things of all, leaving me bare and vulnerable. I was walking out the without putting on love and GOD's protection.
I like to say I don't judge and I do try not to but I'm guilty. I need to dress myself in love everyday. I need to think about love before I speak or take action. It's not easy but it is necessary. In an effort to keep my sanity I need to dress in GOD's armor of protection. I need protection from people like me who don't wear love everyday.
Years ago someone told me that living is hard. I soon came to realize that living is the hardest thing I have ever done. The moment I realized that my mind opened to other things and living became a bit easier. However I can't do this without giving and receiving love. I can't do this without the grace and mercy and forgiveness of GOD. I can't do this without my Savior Jesus Christ.
So today I will wear love. I will wear GOD's armor of protection. I will pray that I have the strength and willingness to follow where GOD will take me.
Today I will do my best and do so in the name of Jesus Christ, for His sake. I hope that by wearing love I will become more Christ like and that my light will not only shine but brighten a path towards GOD for others.
