CLOTHED????

Well, I have been thinking~ as Christians, are we really clothed in Jesus Christ? Before you answer so quickly, let's think for a moment what that really means.

When we sin and repent~ do we really let go of that sin as Jesus does~ He throws it as far as the east is from the west~ ARE WE CLOTHED IN HIS FORGIVENESS?

When we have worldly thoughts and do things of the world, ARE WE CLOTHED IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS?

When really hard times occur~ when we can't have babies, when a loved one receives news of cancer, when we lose a loved one~ DO WE CLOTHE OURSELVES WITH HIS PEACE?

When we've had a really horrible day and the train is delaying your getting home from work, or you get behind that school bus when you are already late~What about when we have prayed and need an answer~ ARE WE CLOTHED IN HIS PATIENCE?

When that dirty homeless man asks for a dollar, or when a "lazy" relative asks you for money~ ARE WE CLOTHED IN HIS GENEROUSITY?

When we are trying to be obedient, but the road seems uncertain~ ARE WE CLOTHED IN FAITH?

Think for a minute~ what if we were as generous,as faithful, as forgiving, as patient, and as peaceful as Jesus, wouldn't that be amazing ~ to live a life of pure glory for the Father~ It is my deepest prayer that we as Christians join together and "get it" that we keep our focus on being clothed and completely enveloped and engulfed in the love that Christ has for us, and that we remain focused on being completely and utterly sold out to bringing glory to Jesus Christ~ that really should be our one and only desire and concern. I continue to pray for each of you, and if you have specific prayer requests, please continue to email me at kimstarkville@yahoo.com

Desiring to be clothed in Jesus Christ always~
Kimberly
Isaiah 61:3