stop

Stop judging according to outward appearances; 

rather judge according to righteous judgment. 

John 7:24

can you honestly say that you 

go through an entire day without

judging someone?

it is a tough question.

at first you want to shout out an immediate yes

but really...

do you not judge someone 

by their 

clothes, hair, car, finances/wealth, 

home, color, job, belongings, ego,

thoughts, words, actions, driving,

spending habits, cooking skills, attitude,

gifts, talents, church attendance, accomplishments,

titheing, style, decorating skills, 

cleanliness, smell, lawn...

and the list goes on.

convicting, huh?!

judge not, lest you be judged.

i am learning each day 

that there are so many amazing people 

throughout the world who are not like me,

not like what i am used to.

who have so much to offer.

who are teaching me so much.

Lord...

give me your eyes, your ears, your heart

for others

and teach me to leave the judgement to you.