08-06-23

ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
August 6, 2023
Today in worship, we are going to reflect on those things in life that are uncomplimentary, unhelpful, and even unhealthy to us, yet we are often so close to the decision-making that we are unable to perceive the negative implications. Jesus talked about seeing the speck in our neighbor’s eye but being unable to see the log in our own eye. I’m pretty sure if I had a log in my eye and I didn’t know, I’d be the only one. It would be pretty obvious, yet so often we become focused on the wrong stuff and look right past the stuff in our own lives that needs some attention. I’m not suggesting we beat ourselves up, but listening to the observations of those we trust, even when those observations hurt a bit, can be transformative. And if you are that trusted friend, make sure you approach the conversation with a lot of kindness, humility, and grace.

Provide me with good friends and counselors, Loving God, who will help me become the best version of myself that is possible. Amen.