**The following post written on Apr 29 2009 at 9:05PM**
Dear all,
It is the 2nd to last week of school, and I'm feeling, surprisingly, relaxed and well-rested! Although there seems to be a flow of never-ending tasks to do (typing reports, studying for tests), I praise the Lord for bringing peace into my heart and giving me the strength to enjoy the last few days of this school year.
Recently, I've been bothered by little things around me. I sought to look for reasons that caused it, but for the whole time I was searching in a wrong direction. The reason actually turned out to be simple--I've simply been too proud.
Instead of, "Why can't you...," I should, rather, redirect the question to, "Am I setting a good example and giving a Godly testimony?" Often times my own pride has been a stumbling block to my own self, yet often times I've assumed the cause to be others' wrong-doings. Jesus says,
Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
Matthew 7:3
Many times I convinced myself that I've taken the log out of my eyes and the speck is truly in the person's eye, but in reality, I've not yet cleansed my own eye. It is a frustrating thing when I see something in a person that isn't quite right, but then there is always a difference between telling right from wrong and judging out of self-righteousness, for Jesus says,
For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you
Matthew 7:2
Many times I caught myself judging others more than seeing my own weaknesses. Yet, how can I judge others when I myself sin every day of my life?
I'm becoming more and more convicted of living my life as a living testimony, that someone may look upon me and see a bit of Christ in me. I pray to become more and more like Christ, for He has given His life to my sins so I may be seen blameless in His presence.
Special prayers to those who are stressed from the end of the year. I hope all is well with everyone!
Love,
Anna
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