Spiritual Thoughts

While the house was quite this morning (before everyone woke up - it's the only time I can finish a deep thought), I prepared for Bible Study by reading Mark 14 - Jesus' washing the disciples feet. And while I read this passage, I realized that Jesus was setting an example for what we are to do for others. We are to love others and humble ourselves so much that we would wash another's feet. My question to myself was: when was the last time I humbled myself that much for my friends? What would Jesus' example look like in today's society?

Quiet Time

Every once in awhile while reading the Bible, I stumble upon a verse that speaks volumes to me. Such as this morning. I struggle with finding time for devotions, what with a son that likes to wake up before 6 most mornings, but I decided to just sit alongside Samuel this morning and turn a movie on quietly and read the Bible anyway. Quiet time sure looks a lot different than it did pre-kids, but that's a whole different post. This morning, while reading Luke 6, it dawned on me that I really need to work on my critical spirit. Luke 6:37 states "Judge not and you shall not be judged. Condemn not and you shall not be condemned. Forgive and you shall be forgiven". I've glossed over that verse so many times, but I feel like I've reached a point of really needing to assimilate it into my character. Why do I care so much about the choices others are making when I really need to be focusing on my own character? I won't delve into my character flaws because confession isn't the intention of this post, but to encourage others with a good word, or the Good Word, as it were.

Wouldn't this world be such an amazing place without condemnation and judgement?