Judgment

I had a great conversation with a friend of mine tonight in the Longhorn's parking lot. It was about judgment. I was honest, I told the truth. Yes, I judge people...most often based on ridiculous things and for ridiculous reasons. Do I like this about myself? No way. Sometimes I don't even realize I'm doing it. A lot of times it will just happen and then once again I'm beating myself up for being just as ridiculous as my judgments. Why do I do this? Competition? Self Esteem? Pride? Because the World tells me to?

Judgment is a sin. A sin is anything that separates me from God...anything, big or small. I believe the consequences here on Earth may vary depending on the sin but I believe the ultimate, eternal consequence - separation from God- is the same no matter. "...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." (Romans 3:23-24) Praise be to God that we have redeeming grace through His Son, Jesus Christ!

My constant prayer is that the Holy Spirit will transform me, make me more like Christ. I know as long as I live on this fallen Earth I will never truly be like Him, but what better goal to have. My prayer is that I will spend more time pulling the plank out of my eye than poking the speck in my neighbor's. (Matthew 7:3-6)

"Dear God, thank you for being faithful to forgive when we fall short. Thank you for reminding us that we can be better and do better by the power of your Holy Spirit. Thank you for your love undeniable."