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Judge Not

Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way that you judge others, you will be judged. Matthew 7:1

Lord, may Your wisdom and grace flood over me, so that I learn to forgive and respect others. May I choose not to judge people, but honor them for who they are

The nature inside of me shouts out for justice. It is impatient and quick to pass judgement and here have been times when I have spoken out against people, when my actions have hurt and caused harm

Forgive me, oh Lord, teach me Your wisdom, show me Your love, so that I may bring honor to You in all that I do

Those that look down on the poor, and especially those that mistreat them, show disrespect for their Maker. By their actions, they demonstrate their contempt for Him who rules in heaven

Our God, who made each of us under heaven, He knows each of them by name. How can we not know that it is not our place to judge them? Worse yet, that we do harm to these whom God loves

They are the poor, the different, the sick, and the impaired; The lowly, the starving, those pushed aside, and the unloved. God loves them all, for they are his children

The Lord, our God, surprises us by His love. Recognize that it is only because of His grace and happenstance that we could be in their place

Look upon your Maker, make your heart and actions right before Him. Rouse your faith, so that you can act out with love. Swallow your pride, for you are not so different from them

Bless your fellow believers. Show love, even to your enemies. Be kind to the poor amongst you, so that you might know the love of God

God so loved us that He gave His only Son, Jesus. We were lost and forgotten in our sins, but He has come and shown us mercy and grace and causes the sun to shine upon each of us, forever

God causes the rain and sunshine to fall upon everyone, so that there is blessing. However, there is great iniquity in this world, but God’s love is the force that makes things just and right

Our true path to salvation lies not in judging others, but by showing God’s love to others throughout our life   12/3/2021

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A Conversation

Thorncrown Chapel, Eureka Springs AR
For this is what the high and lofty One says- He who lives forever, whose name is holy; “I live in a high and holy place, but also with those who are contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite”.

My life is continually before You, Oh Lord. Every particle of my being is known to Your Eye; and yet I don’t always see the face that so loves me, and my thoughts are often on earthly things

How far, oh Lord, am I from You; yet Your thoughts are always upon me

Even though I seek You diligently, my mind is apt to wander; and though I often spend time in prayer, I can lose sight of You

As I make my way through life, I realize more each day just how weak I am, and how dependent I am upon You. For my life is held in Your hand. You could crush it out, but all I have ever felt is Your love and Your power

If You were to judge righteously, my life, and how I have managed it, You would not be found too harsh if You were to give me the stiffest of penalties

But, in all that You have done, I have found only gifts of forgiveness, second chances, and the chance to live the fullest life imaginable

Where do I go from here Lord?

It’s hard to believe that You have not grown tired of me asking that question. But I am reminded, that You have a plan for me, as You do for everyone

Help me to have the courage to follow Your ways, and not my own. Remind me of how futile it is to strike off in my own way, and strengthen me to know that Your way is always the best path I can take

You hold my life in a vise grip. I cannot wander far before Your Word reminds me of the route I should take

I praise You that You care enough lay hold of my life, and I thank You that You have never let me go, even when I have struggled with all my might against Your grip

I do not know what the future holds, only that someday You are going to send Your Son back to us. Someday, I am going to stand in front of You, Jesus; and I don’t know if I am going to be able to look You in the eye. For I would be undone by You. There is nothing worthy enough within me to stand in Your presence

But, You have placed Your Spirit within me, and it is preparing me for that day.

The very Spirit of Your being dwelling inside of me, attesting day by day of the incomprehensible goodness that is in You, that leads me to live out that goodness in my life

Lord, You have formed me from the dust of this incredible universe, breathed life into my body, and placed me here in this time and place

No doubt, You have a purpose for my life. I know now that it is not always to achieve the success of mankind, but to live out Your loving ways day by day throughout my life; and to continually seek to glorify Your most Holy Name.   1997

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My Love Meets God’s Love

I will pray for a forgiving heart and seek God’s will when dealing with others

For I am coarse and hard sometimes. My anger wells up inside of me and I grow cold

But the Lord softens my heart. He speaks to me with words of wisdom and guides me in ways of compassion and understanding. His teachings are a surprise to my attitude. They are a revelation to my nature

Help me, oh Lord, to seek you each day. Remind me to draw close to Your side. For I am easily led astray, my mind wanders on to paths that are not Yours

Help me to learn Your compassion, so that I may bless those I see each day

How great is the wisdom and compassion of God. He sees where I cannot, and pardons when I cry out for biased judgment

The Lord forgives when I would prefer revenge, and He loves, when I can only act out in my selfish ways

Lead me in Your paths. Show me how I should forgive and forget, and not to lash out at those who have wronged me. But, to give them a response from Your will, oh Lord

I know and perceive that You care about all people. That You have a heart for everyone in Your creation. If they are good and seek You, Our Lord rejoices in heaven, and is pleased

But if they have done wrong. You seek them and are quick to forgive them, if they ask. You have great patience for the wicked

Lord, help me to seek the best in others. Let me be quick to forgive them, with a caring heart

May my prayers for others, be continually brought before You. For I know that you care for those around me. For we are all Your children

There are differences between us, but You preferred it that way. There are times when troubles arise between us, but You have shown us how to work through our disputes

Lord, may Your love always shine as the guide for my life      3/26/2001

The Lord brings rain upon the earth for all His children