What are you wearing?

I don't know about you, but I worry about what I'm going to wear each day. I want to make sure I look nice, neat, and thin in whatever I put on. Many times my outfit is dictated by the event, the weather, or my mood. Regardless of those things, though, my overall goal is to have a pleasing appearance to the world.

To accomplish my goal takes time and effort -- and a lot of it! So much so, that at times I think I worry too much about my appearance and what I'm wearing. As I pondered that thought, I was reminded of two Bible verses that helped put my misguided worries into the proper perspective.

Colossians 3:12,"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
Galatians 3:27, "...for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ."

Faced with the truth of God's Word I had to question myself: Liana, what are you wearing? Based on my earlier statements, it's obvious how I'd have to answer that question! I need to shift my efforts and worries from my outer appearance and make sure that I'm dressing myself with heavenly clothing first and foremost.

Now when I look in the mirror and fuss about what necklace I should wear, or what shoes match my outfit best, I'm going to stop and make sure that before I finish my earthly attire that I am clothed with the spiritual outfits God wants me to wear. They came with a hefty price tag, why should I keep them in the closet? Plus, I know that wearing them would speak volumes to the world.