"Thus has the Lord of hosts spoken: Execute true judgment and show mercy and kindness and tender compassion, every man to his brother; and oppress not the widow or the fatherless, the temporary resident or the poor, and let none of you devise or imagine or think evil against his brother in your heart."
-Zechariah 7:9-10 (AMP)
-Zechariah 7:9-10 (AMP)
Sometimes we are quick to make judgments. We see someone or something and we think we have it all figured out. The scenario that we create in our minds becomes the reality that we use to make judgments or excuses for not getting involved. However, our judgments are not always correct.
People are not perfect. Sometimes we make choices that lead to less than desirable consequences. Sometimes we experience difficulties that are beyond our control. We should not stop just to question the cause of someone's situation or to evaluate the choices leading to such circumstance. Zechariah (Zechariah 7:9-10) reminds us that we need to be wary of those first judgments and be quick to show mercy, kindness, and compassion. We should be ready to organize or contribute to a meaningful effort to improve the conditions for the less fortunate around us.
Take the time to help, not judge. Rely on God to show you the best way to make a difference and follow His plan!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your love, kindness, and guidance. Show me the way to help those less fortunate around me so that I can positively impact their lives in Your name. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
People are not perfect. Sometimes we make choices that lead to less than desirable consequences. Sometimes we experience difficulties that are beyond our control. We should not stop just to question the cause of someone's situation or to evaluate the choices leading to such circumstance. Zechariah (Zechariah 7:9-10) reminds us that we need to be wary of those first judgments and be quick to show mercy, kindness, and compassion. We should be ready to organize or contribute to a meaningful effort to improve the conditions for the less fortunate around us.
Take the time to help, not judge. Rely on God to show you the best way to make a difference and follow His plan!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your love, kindness, and guidance. Show me the way to help those less fortunate around me so that I can positively impact their lives in Your name. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
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