FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Thinking the best of other people
is necessary if we wish to grow in love.

The Holy Scriptures say that "he who judges his neighbor favorably will be judged favorably by God." But why is judgmentalism still very common even among those who call themselves Christians? Everybody is a critic, but nobody wants to be judged or condemned.

How easy it is to misjudge and how difficult it is to be impartial in judgment. Our judgment of others is usually "off the mark" because we can't see inside the person, or we don't have access to all the facts, or we are swayed by instinct and unreasoning reactions to people. How easy it is to find fault in others than in oneself.

The Lord knows our faults and He sees all, even the imperfections and sins of the heart, which we cannot recognize in ourselves. Like a gentle father and a skillful doctor, He patiently draws us to his seat of mercy and removes the cancer of sin, which inhabits our hearts.

Ref: Christian Living

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - SPIRITUALITY

For those who believe, no explanation is necessary.

For those who do not believe, no explanation is possible!

Author Unknown

SPIRITUALITY AND FAMILY

How do we go about promoting and enhancing spirituality in our family?

To develop a stronger family, we must build our foundation that can withstand the test of times. If our body is strengthened by exercise, then our spirit is strengthened by working for God. As we grow spiritually and learn more of His Words, then the Lord will give us more opportunities and responsibilities in His work.

Spirituality is a very powerful and important source of strength in strong families. Family members share belief in something greater than themselves and agree what is right and wrong and what is really important to them. Shared values and beliefs provide families with purpose and meaning and look to these beliefs for guidelines to live by.

Prayer, meditation, scripture study, faith coupled with work, fellowship with others, faith in humanity, moral behavior, and unity with all living things are some of the ways to make our spirituality grow more stronger. Others refer to overcoming fault and developing virtues like honesty, integrity, and kindness. Some families enhance spirituality by holding regular devotionals and discussing how to can apply what they have read to everyday situations and challenges.