Judge.

judg·ment [juhj-muhnt]

noun

1.an act or instance of judging.

2.the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinionobjectively, authoritatively, and wisely
especially in matters affecting action; good sense; discretion: a man of sound judgment.

3.the demonstration or exercise of such ability or capacity:
The major was decorated for the judgment he showed under fire.

4.the forming of an opinion, estimate, notion, or conclusion,
as from circumstances presented to the mind:
Our judgment as to the cause of his failure must rest on the evidence.

5.the opinion formed: He regretted his hasty judgment.

Matthew 7:1-5 ESV

“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye."

James 4:12 ESV

There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?

OH MAN! It has been a very long time since I have updated this blog.

Every so often I will get the itch to, then I get lazy.
At this point in time though, it does not hold priority I suppose.
Just an quick update. I am now entering my 5th term of nursing school!
(If you remember way back in July, I was 2 out of 5)
This means I graduate in about 2 months! (June 26th is my last day as a matter of fact)
I plan to go into mental health & I am trying to stay open with my options.
I work in the Financial Aid office at school still, as well as individuals with special needs.
On weekends & spare nights, babysitting is a staple.
I am still happily single. There was a brief period I was not,
But through that relationship I realized I have a lot of growing to do. :)

The Lord is continuously cementing His truth into my heart.
His vigilance towards His children's hearts.
His desire for us to be in sync with Him.
It is hard, uncomfortable, & at times exhausting.
But there is so much joy that come from being so close to the Father.

Throughout the process of clinicals, classes, & friendships...
It seems that judgement & bitterness are the hardest sins to battle.
Every time you feel confident that you are doing well...

BAM!

There it is again.
Unwelcome as ever.

There is so much of it.
I have a hard time not playing into it.
I will go weeks without being catty about someone,
Then one conversation later, it is back to my old ways.
It is a disgusting trait.
It does no good to that person.
It does no good for you.

It does no one ANY good.

So why is it so hard to deal with?

It is quite clear through out the Word that we are to be encourager's to our brothers & sisters.
We all know how harmful it is to us when someone mocks us,
Or speaks ill of us, or breaks our hearts;
It. Feels. Terrrible.
So why is it such a natural reaction when in the presence of others?

It is hard to balance it all sometimes.
For as the Bible tells us,

Matthew 7:13 ESV

¹³ “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. ¹⁴ For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”

I pray & pray that we may choose that gate.
The one that Jesus led us through.

I pray that today we choose to be kind.
That we love each other as Christ loved us.
That we encourage one & other accordingly,
& that we will be blessed on the difficult path of right living.

Much love to you friends.