09/17/2026
As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, we are invited every day to reflect His character to the world around us. In Colossians 3:12–15, Paul gives us a beautiful blueprint for what that looks like in daily life: clothing ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness. Above all of these virtues, we are called to put on love, which binds everything together in perfect unity, and to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts.
This passage is a powerful reminder that our faith is not just something we hold inwardly, but something we wear outwardly in how we treat others. It challenges us to extend grace when it is difficult, to forgive as freely as the Lord forgave us, and to actively pursue peace within our community. When we choose kindness over frustration and humility over pride, we create a space where Christ’s love is tangible to anyone who walks through our doors.
As you step into this week, take a moment to reflect: Which of these qualities is God inviting you to "put on" today? Let His peace guide your decisions, your conversations, and your relationships, and remember to carry a heart full of gratitude through every circumstance.