Giving grace to others is tough. It's easier to assume things about people based on what you know of them and to count up their mistakes against them. Paul reminds us to think of what is excellent and praiseworthy. Jesus teaches us not to judge others and to love at all times (especially our enemies...). This is not easy, but it's worth spending time on I guess if Jesus taught it;)
I hope we can all ponder our current relationships with friends and family and ask ourselves who they are in our eyes and who they are in God's eyes. Is what we believe about these people good, hopeful, full of grace? Or do we hold people's mistakes against them? I'm beginning to look at people in a new way and it won't happen overnight, but I hope to learn how to forgive.
Open your heart to God's teaching and though it might hurt, you'll be in awe of how He works in you.
G'night;)
Katie
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