Planks and Specks

Spiritual Vitamin: "You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck in your friend's eye." Matthew 7:4

Challenge: If only the other person would change, right? Most of us, when we have a problem with someone else, want to focus on what the OTHER person did wrong. Yet, Jesus' words are so important for us. We should first focus on our own weaknesses and make the changes we need to make. Once, we deal with the plank in our own eye, we can lovingly remove the speck in someone else's eye. You may feel that someone has wronged you. As hard as what it may feel to be wronged, it is God who avenges and takes care of You. Ask God to help you see the situation clearly. Spend some time with God, asking what you need to change. Trust Him to help you in your particular situation. 

Prayer: Dear God, Relationships aren't easy. It's so much easier to see the problems in others than look squarely at my own sin. Lord, teach me what you mean by this verse. Soften my heart and help me want nothing more than to be pleasing to You. Help me see the situation clearly. Trusting in You to see me through in this relationship. Amen.