Do Not Judge

‘Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. For with the judgement you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Or how can you say to your neighbor, “Let me take the speck out of your eye”, while the log is 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 neighbor's eye.
‘Do not give what is holy to dogs; and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under foot and turn and maul you.
‘Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for bread, will give a stone? Or if the child asks for a fish, will give a snake? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
‘In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:1-12

Do Not Judge

Dear Ruler and Lover of all creation,
we are all made different and wondrous
we all have gifts to give the world
help us to honor each other today.

There is so much blame being spread
so much judgement spouted virally
yet you hold us tenderly and close
promising to answer our prayers.

Some are so tired of self isolation
they spin and struggle to get free
yet our freedom lies with your love
our hope is in the Light of Lights.

Loving Father of heaven and right here
Give us the strength to abide with you
empower us to be carriers of peace
make us the good gifts we need today. Amen