So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. (Colossians 3:12-13, NASB)
"Born Loser" cartoon's character, Thornapple, shared his reliance on a cup of coffee to face his day, remarking, "I think I'm going to need a bigger cup." (Commercial Appeal, A8) Certainly there are days like that in everyone's life.
However, we can easily fill our cups with harmful ingredients. This morning during my "Tea With Thee" time, I focused on the attributes of "blends" that I did NOT want in my cuppa. Greed, anger, malice, lying, abusive speech from my mouth. (Colossians 3:5-9) Those are dregs not needed. Yet, when one's body is tired, those characteristics can take center stage.
BUT GOD.....reminded me that love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8)
So.....fill me up Lord. More of Thee, less of me.
Sipping a hef-TEA cuppa of God's love. A great way to face each new day!
