One of the main lessons I have learned in my short 29 years of existence is that after everything that has happened, it is never our place to judge. A few years ago, from lack of experience and life-changing choices, I was sadly guilty of passing judgement on others. I knew what was black and white and if something or someone got out of line, I was quick to swing the axe, so to speak. It was an absolute no or shame on you.
But as God alone could have planned it, He gave me a life full of twists and turns and I find myself on the other end of the spectrum. Things are still black and white but experience has taught me to look at people through the eyes of love. Now I still have judgements and slip into that old passionate sentiment but I get to catch myself in time more often now. And I don't loose too much sleep on things that are, in the first place, out of my control anyway.
Today I was honored to be able to share in the experience of seeing someone else's life from a different point. To see a man, though he made the wrong choices during the high points in his life in serving the Lord, was able to humble himself completely and regret it. Its one thing to do wrong, but another thing to confess it to people, even if it means jeopardizing everything he had worked so hard for. It was a moment of truth for him, but I learned so much in the process as well.
At that same scenario, I can say I was so proud of my dad. He has made such a huge change these past few years. God really knows His stuff, as long as we let Him. So why fight the One who knows all things, and insist on thoughts when you don't know anything? Love means looking through that person's faulty choices/personality and appreciating and cherishing the person within. Encouraging and gently supporting is way better that bringing someone down further when he is already down.
I thank God for what this day has brought. Not my average day at all.
But as God alone could have planned it, He gave me a life full of twists and turns and I find myself on the other end of the spectrum. Things are still black and white but experience has taught me to look at people through the eyes of love. Now I still have judgements and slip into that old passionate sentiment but I get to catch myself in time more often now. And I don't loose too much sleep on things that are, in the first place, out of my control anyway.
Today I was honored to be able to share in the experience of seeing someone else's life from a different point. To see a man, though he made the wrong choices during the high points in his life in serving the Lord, was able to humble himself completely and regret it. Its one thing to do wrong, but another thing to confess it to people, even if it means jeopardizing everything he had worked so hard for. It was a moment of truth for him, but I learned so much in the process as well.
At that same scenario, I can say I was so proud of my dad. He has made such a huge change these past few years. God really knows His stuff, as long as we let Him. So why fight the One who knows all things, and insist on thoughts when you don't know anything? Love means looking through that person's faulty choices/personality and appreciating and cherishing the person within. Encouraging and gently supporting is way better that bringing someone down further when he is already down.
I thank God for what this day has brought. Not my average day at all.
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