¹²As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. ¹³Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. ¹⁴Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. ¹⁵And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. ¹⁶Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. ¹⁷And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the deep breath.
• As you inhale, breathe in compassion.  Let compassion reach every inch of you.
• As you exhale let go of hatred.
• As you inhale, breathe in kindness.  Let kindness shine forth from you.
• As you exhale, let go of jealousy.
• As you inhale, breathe in humility.  Be part of the world around you.
• As you exhale, let go of arrogance.
• As you inhale, breathe in meekness. Be open to the needs of others.
• As you exhale, let go of the need to control.
• As you inhale, breathe in patience.  Be open to God.
• As you exhale, let go of the passing of time.
• Allow yourself to be completely in this moment with God.
• What do you need to bear with the world?
• What does the world need to bear with you?
• Where do you feel freedom and openness?
• What help do you need from God?
• What is God’s message for you?
• Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.