Wish you were more patient, gentle and kind?

This past Sunday we continued our new series "Fashion Police?" This entire series we are looking at what we are called to wear internally as followers of Christ." You can listen to the podcast or download it at http://wyandottefamily.libsyn.com/  


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This past Sunday we talked about the clothes God asks us to clothe ourselves with. From Colossians 2:10 we focused on mercy, kindness, gentleness and patience. The slogan for the morning was "Whatever we are connected to we become like." 

The Bible makes it clear that Jesus Christ is the vine and we are the branches. If we remain (abide, sojourn, continue to be connected to) in Him we will produce fruit but apart from Him we can do nothing. So often, we strive and work hard to be more gentle, patient and kind, which is a very noble thing. However, we often find ourselves stuck feeling guilty, disappointed and mad at ourselves that we are not changing. WHY? 

We need to take the same amount of effort, energy and passion we are putting in becoming more __________ and put it into staying connected to Jesus. Because whatever we are connected to we become like. How do you stay connected to Jesus? There are many ways. Spend time reading the Bible. Spend time in prayer. Be faithful in church. Get involved in a small group. Practice a weekly day of rest (Sabbath), where you spend extra time with Him. Journal your prayers and thoughts. Listen to worship music and go for a walk. Listen to a podcast. etc. 

Jesus promises us that if we stay connected to Him, we will start producing fruit. So the tough question we have to face is, "Are we producing fruit in our lives?" If not, what are we connected to?