Press on - part 2

My only post for today - sorry. More later :)

I decided that I needed to do something for my own challenge. If it sounds preachy, I apologize. It isn't toward anyone but MYSELF. Sometimes I need such a hard kick ya know.

Papers: New Autumn line by Daisy Ds. :)
Journaling:
When I am yet again 10 minutes late to church and I’m rushing my kids into the doors, do I see her pause outside as she wonders if she is worthy to come in? The server who has tears in her eyes – will I stop eating my salad long enough to ask her if she is ok?  The cancer patient that has lost her hair – do I take the time to smile so that she knows that she is beautiful? God puts hurting people right in my path all the time, but do I see them?
Sadly I admit, there have been times when I did see her but pridefully chose to ignore her. I have scoffed and thought there is no hope for her. After all, it is her life & her choices – ones that she made all by herself. It is a mess all because of her own doing. Right?
I have been quick to judge her and have missed the whole point to the reason that God has placed her in my life.  Sometimes it is hard to disconnect the person from their personal choices, but how am I any different? I’m not. I too should wear a scarlet letter. Not an ‘A’ for adulterer, but there are many others I could wear. What if I had to wear a ‘G’ for gossip or ‘L’ for liar? A person would certainly be able to judge me instantly without the need to look any further.
I handed her judgment and criticism along with her letter. There isn’t a sliding scale for sin and mine is no worse than hers.  If Jesus was willing to dine with the tax collectors, religious zealots and thieves then couldn’t I spend some time with her and love her for who she is? Now I look at her with

grace

and I see myself as no different. At one point, I too was also searching and looking for meaning in my life and the more I see how God has shown

grace

to me through the years, the more I see that I have not showed it to others.

Comments

[Roxanne]

Whether you knew it or not... whether I knew it or not. You were also speaking straight to me. I just discovered your blog in the last couple of weeks. Something kept drawing me back everyday. The laughter, the quick wit. I enjoy it all. I loved this post and I will take it to heart and Press on..............
Thank you :)

[paige]

beautiful!

[Kelly Jo]

Thank you for Sharing...

[Laura Fiore]

This is beautiful Kitty...love the reflection, and the beautiful photo of just your eyes! I love it when he kind of pulls your chin back up so you can see the world how he does!

[Jody Ferlaak]

Kitty~ I have been on a journey of accepting this and living my life in light of this since a woman killed my daughter and forever changed the lives of me and all my family in July 2001. The very thing you speak of here....that we ARE ALL guilty and undeserving of mercy and grace in our lives is the very reason I have been able to forgive and find purpose in life. God is amazing. The fact that He has chosen to live in my heart and life simply because I have accepted His gift blows me away each and everyday. I love this layout and the fact that your heart is open and teachable. It is a message that everyone in life needs to hear. And even moreso, needs to claim and live. All my best to you on your journey. Thanks for being a part of SIStv too! We 'lub' you over there! =)