Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, in renewed humility:

“You should not look down on your brother in the day of his misfortune…”
(Obadiah 1:12)

Why do I do that, Jesus?

I don’t mean to.
I’m the last person in the world who should.

But all too often, I’m guilty as charged.

I see somebody who’s lost his job
and wonder what he did to deserve it

rather than stopping to consider
that the fault may lie with his boss.

I see some mother with a disobedient child
and conclude it’s due to her failure as a parent

rather than taking into account
the free will of that child.

I see someone who’s grossly overweight
and conclude they’re a glutton

rather than recognizing the painful battle
they may be fighting every day of their lives.

Forgive me for my harsh judgment of others, LORD!

I’m sowing seed
I really don’t want to reap.

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Obadiah 1:13; Matthew 7:1-5; Matthew 18:10-11; Luke 6:37-38; Romans 14:1-4; Romans 14:9-13; Galatians 6:7-9; 1 Timothy 4:12; James 2:1-13

What is Lazaroo?

Take Me Deeper

Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.