Freely Speaking Audio Devotion

Liz’a Biswell, Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.

Today’s devotion was written by Liz’a Biswell.

“Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience… And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father” (Colossians 3:12, 17). 

When Paul tells us to clothe ourselves with mercy and gentleness, I often feel underdressed. My emotional sensitivity often feels like a curse. My emotions are intense and overwhelming. This leaves me feeling vulnerable, weak, and (you guessed it) more emotional. I often put on a coat of anger and irritability to hide vulnerability. All very human, but not the best cycle to keep finding myself in. 

Somewhere in the middle of my frustration, God began to show me that what I resented was exactly what He wanted to use. These intense emotions have given me the ability to show empathy, compassion, and understanding to others. This is a true blessing to those who need it.

Submission is the key. I have to lay down what I think and want, and trust in God instead. That means reminding myself daily of the commitment I made. It means choosing to believe what God says about me and to live accordingly. I fall often. But God.. His grace is abundant. It's not easy, but as Zig Ziglar says, “Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations. The best is yet to come.” Jesus will use everything in our lives to glorify God when we choose to submit our flesh and represent Him.

Today I pray we put on the garments God has given — mercy for the hurting, kindness for the weary, for the proud places in us, humility, gentleness for the fragile moments, and patience for the long road ahead. May every word and action reflect Jesus — and let our lives become an offering of thanks to the Father who never stops pouring out grace.

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