Women Judging Women

Last weekend when I met Lysa's friend Holly, I mentioned to her a comment "to commit" that I had made on Lysa's post about us ladies judging each other...She asked me "what did you write?" I felt a little ashamed that I could not remember.

When I wrote it, I felt inspired by the Lord and wrote what was in my heart about the topic. I truly mean it. But I had to go back and copy what I had written in my journal in order to go over it and remind myself. I decided to post it here because I will be accountable, and also I feel it is God's heart for His girls. Let's practice lovin' on each other with sweet words, but also forgiveness when we have been hurt! Forgiving ourselves when we accidentally hurt others...

Kathy S. said...

Lysa, this is a great call to test ourselves. We are all in the same camp as women. We have all said things we regret, and had things said about us that sting. Fortunately God uses those times to refine us and make us more Christlike.

As iron sharpens iron...

I commit, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in me to being a blessing with my heart and mouth, and to give *grace *grace *grace to those who judge me. I commit to believe the best about everyone, and see the potential God has in making changes in my heart and everyone Else's'.

I also commit to not give power over women who are judging me or others by allowing their words to shred my heart or enter my heart, and deter me from walking in the truth of who I am and who others are in Christ. (this one is hard!)

I also commit to not label anyone "judgemental" if they judge, because Jesus is still workin on them, and I cannot judge His servant. Some of us lean on the side of grace (that part is easier for them to see and accept) and others lean on the side of obedience (that is easier for them than receiving grace) but God is the author and perfecter of us all.

Amen, and by the grace of God go I.