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ENCOURAGING THOUGHTS

Clothe Yourselves
Compassion, kindness, humility, and patience. When you think of those qualities, who comes to your mind? A close friend ... a parent ... a spouse...

We probably all have someone we can think of who has selflessly been there for us or others time after time and shown us what true kindness, humility, and patience look like.

We may wonder, How do they have so much patience? Or, How are they so humble and kind? 

The Bible often talks about these qualities. In fact, in Colossians, the Bible commands us all that since we belong to God, we should clothe ourselves with these qualities, like putting on a shirt or a sweater.

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. (Colossians 3:12).

Clothing ourselves with these qualities is a commandment from God. But it isn't always easy. It takes a conscious decision every day (sometimes multiple times each day) to put on humility, compassion, and kindness. They don't usually come naturally and automatically. 

So, how do we grow those qualities inside of us?

1. Pray. God is the author of these qualities, so seek Him to help you cultivate them. 

2. Study Jesus. The gospels are full of many real-life examples of how Jesus lived a life of compassion and humility on earth.

3. Watch others. Get inspired by those around you who exemplify the qualities that you want to grow in.

Lord, help us to grow in compassion, humility, gentleness, and patience - and to choose every day to clothe ourselves with the qualities that come from You!

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."
Colossians 3:12 (NIV)

ANNOUNCEMENTS​

Join us this Sunday for a special Mother's Day message from Rose Boersma!

Calling all leaders and ministry volunteers of One Life Church! We are holding our annual Plan To Protect Training on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 PM and Saturday, May 24th at 9:00 AM at the church. Please choose ONE of the above dates and sign up at the Connect Hub! For more information, contact Pastor Mitchell at 403 331 8684.

The missions team at OLC is holding a Dessert Night and Auction on Friday, May 30th at 7:00 PM at the church! Tickets are just $5.00 each! Proceeds will go to the Ethiopia Missions Trip this summer! For more information and to register, contact Pastor Mitchell at 403 331 8684.




To see a list of all of our upcoming events, check out our website here!