Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

"First remove the plank from your own eye, and the you will see
clearly." (Matthew 7:5)

Reflection:

Boy this scripture sure has a message for me. I used to make it a
practice to judge others. Of course I told myself and others not
to judge people. I had a very good friend who was a know it all.
He was a wonderful, loving person, but there wasn't anything he
didn't know. In my own heart I was very quick to judge him, and
I wasn't afraid to let him and others know. One day I realized that I
was doing the same thing, I had become very proud in my own
knowledge, and through that pride I was very hurtful to another
person in my church. When I saw the hurt and pain in her eyes,
after that terrible comment, I realized that I had not removed
the plank from my own eyes. I have never forgotten that look of
pain. Let God be the judge and take care of your own planks

Prayer:

Lord God I pray for Your strength not to judge others. Please oh mighty
God, let me remember that my calling is compassion not to judge.
THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD!
In Jesus Name Amen

"Being Together"

Scripture:

"They continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship". (Acts 2:42)

Reflection:

During my high school years I was honored to become friends with our foreign
exchange student from Peru. Before she returned to Peru, I asked her what
were her impressions of Americans. She had many positive things to say, but
she also related a negative impression. She said that we americans were so
busy getting material things, that we were cold, and not very concerned about
relationships. Boy was she right! Have you noticed, even in our churches, we have
become so concerned with things, and not with each other. We need to realize
that Christian fellowship is essential to our faith, because it provides the
support and encouragement that we so desperately need. We need to love, pray,
care, share, rejoice, and grieve together. And most important, in my
opinion, we need to Worship together. From all of this we learn to serve others.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus help to realize that I do not need things in my life, what I need
is my sisters and brothers in Christ. Thank you for fellowship and Worship.
THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD!
In Jesus Name Amen
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