I actually think of this song often that my kids used to sing in church when they were young. And due to an unexpected conversation today it brought it all to mind and the point behind it. God tells us not to judge others. Nor does it ever feel good when others pass judgement on us. Although most all of us have been guilty of it, none of us have that right. Noone is perfect. Whether it be a Christian not living up to what's expected, or a partner who isn't reacting exactly as we think they should or a friend who let's us down when we trusted them, or a parent who is suppose to teach the right thing but still has alot of learning to do themselves. We are all just a work in progress. Hoping to be better but doubtfully ever reaching our full potential. Does that mean we are total failures? Not at all. Just growing........
Chorus:
He's still working on me
To make me what I need to be
It took him just a week to make the moon and stars
The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars
How loving and patient He must be
'Cause He's still workin' on me
Repeat Chorus
There really ought to be a sign upon my heart
Don't judge him yet, there's an unfinished part
But I'll be better just according to His plan
Fashioned by the Master's loving hands
Repeat Chorus
In the mirror of His word
Reflections that I see
Makes me wonder why He never gave up on me
But He loves me as I am and helps me when I pray
Remember He's the potter; I'm the clay
(song written by Joel Hemphill)
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ReplyDeleteWell, it's not a perfect world. And nothing in it is perfect. We shouldn't mess it up by trying to make things perfect. As long as we cling to any notion of perfection, we can only guarantee ourselves misery.
We just have to do our best to forgive ourselves and others. Failing forgiveness, we just have to accept some things. And that which we cannot accept, we just have to let go.