Judge and Be Judged

 By: Rachel Latner

 I judged you today; you didn't fit my image of how you
 should act.
 I wasted a whole day thinking you should have done it this
 way.
 I couldn't talk to my Father because my mind was
 completely absorbed in what
 I wanted you to be like.

 I didn't have the joy my Father promises.
 I just couldn't think about that now.
 You were in the wrong.
 I picked up the word trying to prove I was right, then I saw it.

 Judge and you shall be judged, condemn and you shall be
 condemned.
 On the outer side I had written --Release---
 I started wondering what could this mean, Release?

 I thought and I thought then it came to me.
 When I judge you I put myself in prison,
 When I condemn you I lock myself up.
 I don't talk to Jesus; I don't intercede for hurting people,
 I don't smile. I put myself in an emotional bondage.

 So for today I will release you and me.
 We are both to live our lives imitating our Father.
 Today I didn't, please forgive me.
 I love you your way,
 and my way,
 But especially
 His Way