You Judge You!

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” Matthew 7:1

Have you caught yourself judging another person because of their car, their bumper stickers, their tattoos, their choice of movies, the size of their clothes, the type of clothes they choose to wear, their body piercing, or their clothes? If all of us were honest the answer for everyone would be a loud YES. Did you know God does not want us dabbling in the judgment area?

First of all God does not judge any of those items I listed above so if you form an opinion because of someone’s looks you are way off base. You do not know their heart and God does, so who made you the judge?

When you feel tempted to pass judgment on another try praying instead because you do reap what you sow and what if there is someone passing judgment unfairly on you. It would hurt. Try to pray next time that thought comes to your head.

 PRAYER: Lord Jesus forgive me when I have wrongly judged another even if not out loud. It is wrong and you are disappointed because every human is yours even if they don’t acknowledge it. Teach me to pray harder and condemn less. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6

           Ouch! Did I say that?There have been so many times when I wish a recorded message

           similar to a phone recording would come on and give me a do over on something I said 

           which I later regretted. This is unfortunately impossible. Once words  are spoken or typed

            on a keyboard it is too late. 

           It is so critical to really not let emotions rule our tongues.This is a skill that need to be

           developed. Many times harsh, mean, misunderstood words can cause broken relationships.

           Words can lift people up or tear them down. Which do your words do?

          Why not start today and purpose to try to not let anything that will displease God come from

          your lips. This includes gossip, lies(even white lies), hate, arguments, cursing, bragging,

           nagging, words that break someone's spirit, meddling, and judgment to name but a few.

           Go out and let your word bless someone.

          PRAYER: Help me Lord to use my words to help others did not hurt them. Forgive me

          when I have hurt you Lord by what came out of my mouth. In Jesus' name. Amen.