Choice Of What To Wear

Year 6 - Day 233: Today, I am grateful for the choice of "what to wear".

Do I have too many choices in my closet? Probably. I have abundance, but frequently have "nothing to wear". Have you been there? 

I am reminded of the importance of choosing what we put on each day in our attitudes and actions. 

"Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace." -Ephesians 4:2-3

What do we chose? Can we wear them all. Some days it is a battle, as human desires try to surface and strangle the Spirit led walk with Christ. Jesus disciples knew the struggle. Are we any different. 

On Sunday, I had the pure pleasure of morning coffee with my little brother and then my niece joined us, too. We are morning people. We didn't solve the world's problems, but the discussion is always enjoyable. While turning over the state of the culture, the state of the world and this moment in time, we agreed that times change with the culture and trends, but people are people. The basic needs don't really change. 

We need food, shelter, clothing... and for Jesus to fill the missing piece in our hearts that gives us peace in even the toughest times. Power, fortune, money and fame don't fit. So many reject Him, fearing what they will "have to give up" if they choose Christ. Peter, James, John and Andrew walked away from thriving businesses. Others saw the price as "too high". Others, Jesus used as they worked their trade. He made their profession their mission field. His call is as unique on each of our lives. 

We can learn to listen and choose "what to wear." 

Patience.
Gentleness.
Humility.
Love.

Against these things, the world has no complaint. We can live in it, but not be owned by the cultural whims of this time and place. Our citizenship is elsewhere. On the tough days, remember.. we are only passing through. Dress for the day.. but the feast is ahead. Stay focused. 

Today, I am grateful for the choice of "what to wear".