I'm not going to get on my high horse.
Have you ever had friends that you loved so much that it hurt you when you thought they weren't living up to their potential? That's what I've been dealing with. I use to look at this and get angry, wanting to take control of their lives and make things better. The thing is all along I knew all I could do is just watch and try to be there for them.
Recently, I've taken to giving these frustrating relationships to God and he has reminded me that I've done similar things. Haven't exerted enough effort on a project or just haven't cared about something, and I can't get on my high horse when I know I've failed. I like this verse, Revelation 2:5, because it is a harsh reminder that I need to remember how far I've fallen and to repent. Even after I've done this, I know I'm not perfect. I'm just frustrated and wanting the best.
Lord, help me to remember that I've not reached my potential and that I can't afford to judge my friends as harshly as I have. They are trying to do their best, even if it doesn't seem that way to me. All things will work out how they're suppose to in the end. Help me not to judge. Amen.
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