“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:34-35

In my prayer today & my concern that I have been too overzealous, I have doubts that I’ve been loving other people. Ideally, I want to relax, be encouraging, & not judge others. I’ve noticed the splinter in other people’s eye, rather than the log in my own eye. Yes, I love the Lord with all my heart, yet I fear that my words & actions have not taken into consideration others. If I have acted that way, or you have felt judges, please accept my apology.

I’ve had a struggle most of my adult life trusting others. It is the reason I haven’t been to church in quite some time. Yes, I’ve been hurt by other people, but I have the responsibility to forgive & show grace. Not all people are out to cause harm & have a disregard for others. I’ve gone to churches where I felt it was a click, or a group that didn’t invite me in. I was there in body, but my heart & mind felt I didn’t belong. Again, this could be my own fault, unless there was some truth to it.

I think as sinful people (all of us being born into imperfection) that we judge others & make mistakes. All the more reason I put Christ Jesus in the front of all things, or as often as I can humble myself to do so. The battle is the Lord’s, the justice comes from God. It is my duty to trust in Him, & keep trying to show love, grace, & understanding as much as I can.