It is not up to you to change your brother, but merely to accept him as he is. -A Course in Miracles At times we all feel qualified to correct another. This is often true of people we are close to, because we feel that we know and understand the circumstances surrounding this person. We may not do this aloud... but often times we do a great job of it under our breath or in our mind. We are fortunate if we learn that correcting others is not our job. It is seldom helpful to them, or to us. Correction is best left to God, who knows all the circumstances. If we truly need to avoid a certain person God will direct us. If not, then it is spiritually good for us to accept that persons defects - perceived or real - in all their glory. If we insist on seeing error or guilt, we will be in the wrong frame of mind to accept what a blessing he or she is to us. Every offensive thing someone does is a call for help. If we answer it with help, instead of condemnation or correction both of us are blessed. And so I pray; Lord help me see others through your eyes, I would rather be blessed today than to be right.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:06:19 +0000
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