Finally I'm all caught up. This was a great chapter for me because it hit really close to home. I loved the quote "Why, then, criticise your brother's actions, why try to make him look small? We shall all be judged one day, not by each other's standards or even our own, but by the standard of Christ" This is so meaningful because we spend so much time judging other's and really it's not our place. I also liked the quote "Let's agree to use all our energy in getting along with each other. Help others with encouraging words; don't drag them down by finding fault". I've learned that if you tell someone they are worthless they end up believing that they are worthless. If you spread positive words and try to always have a positive with a negative then they don't feel so cornered. I am so guilty of not seeing both sides and judging too harshly. Who am I to judge? I have so many faults of my own, I need to put my energy in trying to strengthen my fellowship, not judge my neighbor. When we fall down, we get up, dust ourselves off and then stand up straight. I can't tell you how many time I've fallen and I've had to hold my head up high and keep on going. Let's all try to pray for ourselves and our neighbor's so God can give us all peace in our hearts, and give us love to pass along to those who really need it. Not to judge them so harshly, but to pray for them. After today experienceing the awful horrible unjust system we have, I realized that no matter what faults each of us have Family and Love will always prevail.
Gotta go cause Emiliano is running around and I'm not sure exactly where he is.. Yikes... at least I posted. Love you Ladies... Nadine
Protecting your Church. Big chapter on the church and I really understood what he was saying. The part where he talked about nobody being pefect and we are all sinners hit home. I totally think that because when you are at church or around someone that is very much into their faith you are shocked when they do or say something that is sinful. However, that is my fault and I know I should not being judging them in anyway. I guess I just expect preists and pastors to be perfect and I forget that they are human like us. I also know that God wants us to protect the church but I do find it hard to swallow. I think of the priests that have molested children and find it hard to forgive in my heart but I know it is not my job to judge. God is taking care of these people. The part where he discusses gossiping and to confront the gossiper and tell them to stop totally makes sense. When you think about it nothing good comes out of the gossip at all. I know I am not perfect and I do this but really have tried to stop it. I ask for forgiveness everytime I pray because I recognize that I am a sinner and I know I sin even when I don't even realize it. Thank you Lord for forgiving me. I love you guys. I wish that you will all continue reading and blogging...I know we all need this.
Finally I'm all caught up. This was a great chapter for me because it hit really close to home. I loved the quote "Why, then, criticise your brother's actions, why try to make him look small? We shall all be judged one day, not by each other's standards or even our own, but by the standard of Christ" This is so meaningful because we spend so much time judging other's and really it's not our place. I also liked the quote "Let's agree to use all our energy in getting along with each other. Help others with encouraging words; don't drag them down by finding fault". I've learned that if you tell someone they are worthless they end up believing that they are worthless. If you spread positive words and try to always have a positive with a negative then they don't feel so cornered. I am so guilty of not seeing both sides and judging too harshly. Who am I to judge? I have so many faults of my own, I need to put my energy in trying to strengthen my fellowship, not judge my neighbor. When we fall down, we get up, dust ourselves off and then stand up straight. I can't tell you how many time I've fallen and I've had to hold my head up high and keep on going. Let's all try to pray for ourselves and our neighbor's so God can give us all peace in our hearts, and give us love to pass along to those who really need it. Not to judge them so harshly, but to pray for them. After today experienceing the awful horrible unjust system we have, I realized that no matter what faults each of us have Family and Love will always prevail.
ReplyDeleteGotta go cause Emiliano is running around and I'm not sure exactly where he is.. Yikes... at least I posted. Love you Ladies... Nadine
Protecting your Church. Big chapter on the church and I really understood what he was saying. The part where he talked about nobody being pefect and we are all sinners hit home. I totally think that because when you are at church or around someone that is very much into their faith you are shocked when they do or say something that is sinful. However, that is my fault and I know I should not being judging them in anyway. I guess I just expect preists and pastors to be perfect and I forget that they are human like us. I also know that God wants us to protect the church but I do find it hard to swallow. I think of the priests that have molested children and find it hard to forgive in my heart but I know it is not my job to judge. God is taking care of these people. The part where he discusses gossiping and to confront the gossiper and tell them to stop totally makes sense. When you think about it nothing good comes out of the gossip at all. I know I am not perfect and I do this but really have tried to stop it. I ask for forgiveness everytime I pray because I recognize that I am a sinner and I know I sin even when I don't even realize it. Thank you Lord for forgiving me. I love you guys. I wish that you will all continue reading and blogging...I know we all need this.
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