What should I wear today?

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.~Ephesians 4:22-23

Each day I wake up with a choice because God has given me free will.  I have the choice to be “dressed for the occasion” or to walk around in clothes that no longer fit or are ill matched for purpose and calling on my life.  Each day I have a choice to put on my “new self”.   I have the choice to clothe myself in the wardrobe of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience ( Colossians 3:12) To be suited up in the full armor of God so that I can stand against the schemes of the devil and be strong in the might and power of the Lord ( Ephesians 6:10-11).

Each day I have to make the intentional choice to gird myself with belt of truth; the truth of Who He is and who I am in Him.  I am the daughter of a King and royalty does not dress in the rags of gossip, slander, malice, deceitfulness, bitterness, and rage.  No, the daughter of the King has been given a new wardrobe, one that matches her Father.  She wants to look just like Him, so she makes the choice to see herself as God does, loved and righteous because of the shed blood of His Son.  

Therefore, each day as I arise I talk to Him and choose to put on peace, truth, love, kindness, and forgiveness.  I makes the choice to examine myself in the mirror of His Word to make sure that everything is where it should be. I trust His Spirit to help me move and be. God has given me another day and another choice.  I choose Him.  I choose to be dressed for the occasion.

Father, I can only be like a You if I abide in You.  Lord, keep my heart steadfast and true.  May I remember whose I am so that my actions reflect and honor You.  Keep my heart clean and inclined to do your will.  Keep my mind on those things that are good and pure.  May my life today glorify You.  In Jesus name. Amen