What NOT to wear!

A low key sharp pants suit, the iconic pencil skirt with a twist, a dress to take to the office and to the party after work; these according to Red Book are three of the eight outfits every woman should have.

Clothing is very important to most. Many spend hours looking for the perfect shoes to match their outfit; some are obsessive about their style of dress. Magazines, websites, and television make sure we constantly see images of models adorned in the latest trends.

However, in addition to clothing, we are arrayed daily in many things. I wonder if we take as much time to wear the right spiritual things as we do to wear the right clothing? I know people who wear despair in their body language. They complain about life and they never “wear” joy. Do you know anyone who only wears hatred towards others instead of love on their “sleeve”?

Now that we know what “not to wear,” what should we wear?

Ephesians 6:13-15 says, “Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand, stand.” “Stand therefore having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace.”

This is telling us that when we know The Truth, we must hold it tight inside, like a girdle. A breastplate would cover one’s chest which houses…your heart. So wearing your breastplate daily could be symbolic of keeping your heart guarded by what is right in God’s sight.  Shod or covered feet represent walking in the peace of God’s word.

Ephesians 6:16 says, “Above all taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. This tells us that we should stay covered in our belief of God’s truth so when enemies come against us we’re shielded! Ephesians 6:17 says, “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit.  Urging us keep our minds on following God’s plan for our lives and living according to His word, using our weapons, the Bible and the Holy Spirit.

So the next time you are looking for the perfect outfit, don’t forget you spiritual attire.

Think about it.