Warning:  I'm on my soap box tonight.

How do we see people?  Do we see them the way Jesus did?

For approximately 8 years it has GREATLY bothered me that some people automatically assume that some don't have a personal relationship with Christ because of where they live, their socioeconomic status or marital status.

I continue to be reminded of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31).  There was a rich man and a poor man and they ended up in two different places.

As my husband and I continue to try to impact the lives of others, I pray that we can see others the way Christ does.  I pray that we don't just automatically assume they are lost because of how they dress or because they only desire to use public transportation.  I pray that we don't falsely judge them because they use incorrect English and don't eat the same things I eat.  I pray that we don't think we have done something right and they have done something wrong because they are homeless. 

I pray that we can be an encouragement and edify others through our words and actions.

I praise the Lord that I am seen as a friend to Jesus and righteous, despite my shortcomings because I've accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior.  I pray that I never think it is because of my works and my "accomplishments" (my education or what I own). 

Lord, PLEASE let us see others as you do.  And I pray that we are obedient to not just share the "good news" with others but to disciple them.