“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” — Matthew 7:1-2

“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”– Luke 6:27-28.

it’s so frustrating for me.

Dear Daddy,

i know that you’ve been in my shoes. people have been judging you since day 1. they took one look at you, and they hated you first. even your friends turned against you.

i pray for my friends, and me. i pray that in whatever i do, i will endure it with your patience, your love, your faith. i pray that no matter what, i will try to see it through your eyes, and to love with your heart. i pray also that in doing so, my friends would be transformed too, and so will i.

i pray that i will remain strong in my faith, that i will not be tempted to follow the ways of the world. i will not strive to be accepted by them, but to be different, and to embrace the ones who are cast aside by the world’s hurtful ignorance. i pray for those who judge me, Lord, for they do know not what they are doing.

Daddy, i pray for your mercy and grace to cover me always. keep me grounded in your love. keep my feet firmly planted in your ways. Lord, forgive me when i judge others. i have forgotten just how much i should be judged.

Amen.