9 October 2023 - Slow-Fashioned Grace

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Bible in a Year:
Isaiah 32–33 , Colossians 1

Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. - Colossians 3:12

Have you heard of #slowfashion? The hashtag captures a movement focused on resisting ‘fast fashion’—an industry dominated by cheaply made and quickly disposed of clothes. In fast fashion, clothes are out of style nearly as quickly as they’re in the shops—with some brands disposing of large quantities of their products every year.

The slow fashion movement encourages people to slow down and take a different approach. Instead of being driven by the need to always have the latest look, slow fashion encourages us to select fewer well-made and ethically sourced items that will last.

As I reflected on #slowfashion’s invitation, I found myself wondering about other ways I fall into a ‘fast fashion’ way of thinking—always looking for fulfilment in the latest trend. In Colossians 3, however, Paul says finding true transformation in Jesus isn’t a quick fix or a fad. It’s a lifetime of quiet, gradual transformation in Christ.

Instead of needing to clothe ourselves with the world’s latest status symbols, we can exchange our striving for the Spirit’s clothing of “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (v. 12). We can learn patience with each other on the slow journey of Christ transforming our hearts—a journey that leads to lasting peace (v. 15).

Questions for my readers: How are you tempted to find security by keeping up with the latest trends? What helps you find contentment in Jesus?

Prayer for my readers: Dear God, thank You that I can surrender my anxious strivings in exchange for the peace of a quiet walk with You.

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[Evangelynn]

Bible in a Year:
Isaiah 32–33 , Colossians 1

Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. - Colossians 3:12

Have you heard of #slowfashion? The hashtag captures a movement focused on resisting ‘fast fashion’—an industry dominated by cheaply made and quickly disposed of clothes. In fast fashion, clothes are out of style nearly as quickly as they’re in the shops—with some brands disposing of large quantities of their products every year.

The slow fashion movement encourages people to slow down and take a different approach. Instead of being driven by the need to always have the latest look, slow fashion encourages us to select fewer well-made and ethically sourced items that will last.

As I reflected on #slowfashion’s invitation, I found myself wondering about other ways I fall into a ‘fast fashion’ way of thinking—always looking for fulfilment in the latest trend. In Colossians 3, however, Paul says finding true transformation in Jesus isn’t a quick fix or a fad. It’s a lifetime of quiet, gradual transformation in Christ.

Instead of needing to clothe ourselves with the world’s latest status symbols, we can exchange our striving for the Spirit’s clothing of “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (v. 12). We can learn patience with each other on the slow journey of Christ transforming our hearts—a journey that leads to lasting peace (v. 15).

Questions for my readers: How are you tempted to find security by keeping up with the latest trends? What helps you find contentment in Jesus?

Prayer for my readers: Dear God, thank You that I can surrender my anxious strivings in exchange for the peace of a quiet walk with You.

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When we get to heaven we will new clothes that will never ever wear out nor will we wash it anymore.

 

[The Encourager]

What is going on in Israel did not take God by surprise. Pray for Israel. Israel belongs to God. We have never known God not to take care of what belongs to Him. God has a purpose for this war. Israel is “not” a part of NATO. They will have to depend upon God. And maybe this will cause thousands of people of Israel to believe in Jesus Christ, and accept salvation through Christ Jesus. God has a purpose for everything.

Pray and continue to pray for Israel and the USA. What is going on in Israel will affect the USA – Esther 4:13-14: And Mordecai told them to answer Esther: “Do not think in your heart that you will escape in the king’s palace any more than all the other Jews. For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

 

[Graham]

Bible in a Year:
Isaiah 32–33 , Colossians 1

Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. - Colossians 3:12

Have you heard of #slowfashion? The hashtag captures a movement focused on resisting ‘fast fashion’—an industry dominated by cheaply made and quickly disposed of clothes. In fast fashion, clothes are out of style nearly as quickly as they’re in the shops—with some brands disposing of large quantities of their products every year.

The slow fashion movement encourages people to slow down and take a different approach. Instead of being driven by the need to always have the latest look, slow fashion encourages us to select fewer well-made and ethically sourced items that will last.

As I reflected on #slowfashion’s invitation, I found myself wondering about other ways I fall into a ‘fast fashion’ way of thinking—always looking for fulfilment in the latest trend. In Colossians 3, however, Paul says finding true transformation in Jesus isn’t a quick fix or a fad. It’s a lifetime of quiet, gradual transformation in Christ.

Instead of needing to clothe ourselves with the world’s latest status symbols, we can exchange our striving for the Spirit’s clothing of “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (v. 12). We can learn patience with each other on the slow journey of Christ transforming our hearts—a journey that leads to lasting peace (v. 15).

Questions for my readers: How are you tempted to find security by keeping up with the latest trends? What helps you find contentment in Jesus?

Prayer for my readers: Dear God, thank You that I can surrender my anxious strivings in exchange for the peace of a quiet walk with You.

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The Holy Spirit of God can give us these wonderful gifts that comes from heaven. Kindness to all we see around us. Humility and love just as Jesus has done those who were sick. Gentleness and patience to those who came to Him. All glory and honor and praise shall be unto the Lord our God now and forever more. Amen