Out of Love Given

Out of the love given
Christ come into the world
God’s grace, his mercy
Our response, out of our gratitude
wearing virtues,
as the Christ before us
clothing ourselves
taking on the yoke, the mantle
the name of Christ
Offering ourselves
to our God and our neighbors
servants of the master
sheep of the shepherd’s flock


December 27, 2009
Alive Now Daily Reflections for December 14, 2009 to December 20, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-december-21-27/
Colossians 3:12-17 for December 27, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/read-the-daily-reflections-online/
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
Colossians 3:12
– “Insights: Waking Up Naked”

Clothed in Virtues

We must be,
living our lives
clothed in virtues
living out a life
worthy of his name
humbly walking in this world
offering love to our neighbor
a hand to those in need
living as the Christ
in whose steps we follow


December 27, 2009
Alive Now Daily Reflections for December 14, 2009 to December 20, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-december-21-27/
Colossians 3:12-17 for December 27, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/read-the-daily-reflections-online/
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
Colossians 3:12
– “Insights: Waking Up Naked”

Putting on Christ

A garment of virtues
the grace of God given
putting on Christ
to guide our way

Mercy as he showed Mary
judged for her behavior
Kindness in his communion
his healing of the lepers
all who came to him

Humility in his servanthood
following the master’s call
Gentleness, when he said,
chiding the disciples,
“let the children come to me.”
Patience with their doubting
their failing to see.

Living in this world
but staying true to God
a model of righteous
what we aspire to be


December 27, 2009
Alive Now Daily Reflections for December 14, 2009 to December 20, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-december-21-27/
Colossians 3:12-17 for December 27, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/read-the-daily-reflections-online/
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
Colossians 3:12
– “Insights: Waking Up Naked”

Clothed in Love

Wearing the gifts
grace of our savior
clothed in love
all of our days
able to give,
to care for our neighbors
out of the healing,
the love of God,
poured out on us


December 27, 2009
Alive Now Daily Reflections for December 14, 2009 to December 20, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-december-21-27/
Colossians 3:12-17 for December 27, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/read-the-daily-reflections-online/
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
Colossians 3:12
– “Insights: Waking Up Naked”

A Suit of Virtues

Putting on Christ,
clothed in love
wearing, always
a suit of virtues
of mercy, kindness,
humility, gentleness, patience
all of these shown
by Christ, come into the world
His life a testimony,
an example, living out
the grace, the kindness
the love of God
modeled in the world
for us to follow


December 27, 2009
Alive Now Daily Reflections for December 14, 2009 to December 20, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-december-21-27/
Colossians 3:12-17 for December 27, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/read-the-daily-reflections-online/
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
Colossians 3:12
– “Insights: Waking Up Naked”