Clothe yourself...

Clothe yourselves therefore, as God's own chosen ones (His own picked representatives), [who are] purified and holy and well-beloved [by God Himself, by putting on behavior marked by] tender-hearted pity and mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, [and] patience [which is tireless and long-suffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes, with good temper].  Be gentle and forebearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive].  And above all these [put on] love and enfold yourselves with the bond of perfectness [which binds everything together completely in ideal harmony].  Colossians 3:12-13

Today my prayer for you is that you would live your life knowing full well that God has chosen you...in the bold strength and power that comes with that knowledge, representing God in all you do and pointing others to Him.  That you would be holy and well-loved by God and all those you come in contact with.  That you would be tender-hearted to others and quick to extend mercy just as God greatly shows mercy to you.  That you would be patient, tireless and long-suffering with the power to endure anything and everything that comes your way, knowing that God is with you every step of the way.  Never giving up no matter how long the journey is or how many detours pop up along the way.  That you would be gentle in your dealings with others.  And that you would quickly forgive the things people do or say against you.  I pray that you put on love and enfold yourself with the bond of harmony!  This is my prayer for you!