Breaking Bread For 3.11.23

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Scripture

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 2:1

Reflection

The things you don’t like in others are oftentimes the characteristics that you also possess, the behaviors you also exhibit (or used to), and the same energy that you put into the world—maybe packaged differently, but it’s there. It’s like staring in the mirror and being repulsed by what you see, and then you strike out at the mirror.

We’re all hypocrites. We all lie. We judge but don’t want to be judged or condemned but cry out about injustice when we are condemned. We take use and abuse that which isn’t ours. Don’t believe so? How well have you been stewarding this land, the planet, water, animals, and the ecosystem? Yeah, like I said…

We’re selfish and can be self-centered and absorbed in all things self. Don’t think so? Listen to someone share their experiences, heartache, and struggles, and then listen to your voice form the words that shift the attention off of them and place it solely onto you, where you now dominate the conversation one-upping their adversity with your own experiences, all while thinking you’re helping them.

You’re not pointing them toward God. You aren’t centering the conversation and issues on God as the solution. You aren’t speaking the truth to the lies the enemy has convinced this person to believe. No, you have made it about you and why the person shouldn’t boo-hoo so much because you’ve experienced the same or worse, and so their story and experiences are not unique, and blah blah blah. We all do it. We’ve all done it.

We’re all flawed. There’s not one of us who doesn’t fall short of Jesus’s example, and heck, if we’re honest with ourselves, we fall short of living up to the examples of many of the great servants of our Heavenly Father.

Passing judgment leaves you wide open to being judged. So think twice before opening your mouth, spreading lies, and false prophesies, trying to fix someone else, and claiming to have the answers and know it all, and claiming to be blameless. Untwist that self-righteous knot that rests between your cheeks (and I will leave it to you to decide which cheeks I’m referring to). Stop trying to control the narrative, people, things, and circumstances.

You can’t even control yourself.

But if you want to focus your energies somewhere, focus on that. Control your mouth, the thoughts that you allow to form as words— understanding the power that lies in each word. Control your behavior. If you wouldn’t do it or say it in front of Jesus, then don’t do it or say it. Start there! That should keep you busy and less focused on meddling with other people.

Prayer

Father, keep me focused on doing right, speaking with love, and thinking of how best to serve You and Your Kingdom.

Hold my tongue before I speak ill of someone, pass judgment; and respond out of anger, fear, or envy. Place the mirror of Truth before me so that I always see my faults before I attempt to point out someone else’s. In Your Name I humbly pray. Amen.

And with that family, I pray that you are blessed, that you see and embrace your blessings, and that you are a blessing to others.

Love,

Natasha

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Breaking Bread For 3.11.22

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Scripture

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 2:1

Reflection

The things you don’t like in others are oftentimes the characteristics that you also possess, the behaviors you also exhibit (or used to), and the same energy that you put into the world—maybe packaged differently, but it’s there. It’s like staring in the mirror and being repulsed by what you see and then you strike out at the mirror.

We’re all hypocrites. We all lie. We judge but don’t want to be judged, condemn but cry out about injustice when we are condemned. We take, use, and abuse that which isn’t ours. Don’t believe so? How well have you been stewarding this land, the planet, water, animals, and eco system? Yeah, like I said…

We’re selfish and can be self-centered, and absorbed in all-things self. Don’t think so? Listen to someone share their experiences, their heartache and struggles, and then listen to your voice form the words that shift the attention off of them and place it solely onto you, where you now dominate the conversation one-upping their adversity with your own experiences, all while thinking you’re helping them.

You’re not pointing them towards God. You aren’t centering the conversation and issues to God as the solution. You aren’t speaking truth to the lies the enemy has convinced this person to believe. No, you have made it about you and why the person shouldn’t boo-hoo so much because you’ve experienced the same or worse, and so their story and experiences are not unique, and blah blah blah. We all do it. We’ve all done it.

We’re all flawed. There’s not one of us who don’t fall short of Jesus’s example, and heck if we’re honest with ourselves, we fall short of living up to the examples of many of the great servants of our Heavenly Father.

Passing judgment leaves you wide open to being judged. So think twice before opening your mouth, spreading lies and false prophesies, trying to fix someone else, and claiming to have the answers and know it all, and claiming to be blameless. Untwist that self-righteous knot that rests between your cheeks (and I will leave it to you to decide which cheeks I’m referring to). Stop trying to control the narrative, people, things, and circumstances.

You can’t even control yourself.

But if you want to focus your energies somewhere, focus on that. Control your mouth, the thoughts that you allow to form as words— understanding the power that lies in each word. Control your behavior. If you wouldn’t do it or say it in front of Jesus, then don’t do it or say it. Start there! That should keep you busy and less focused on meddling with other people.

Prayer

Father, keep me focused on doing right, speaking with love, and thinking of how best to serve You and Your Kingdom.

Hold my tongue before I speak ill of someone, pass judgment; and respond out of anger, fear, or envy. Place the mirror of Truth before me so that I always see my faults before I attempt to point out someone else’s. In Your Name I humbly pray. Amen.

Love,

Natasha

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Music: Quiescent In Time by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

Breaking Bread for 3.11.21

Scripture

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 2:1

Reflection

The things you don’t like in others are oftentimes characteristics you also possess. It’s like staring in the mirror and being repulsed by what you see and then you strike out at the mirror. Passing judgment leaves you wide open to being judged. So think twice before opening your mouth, spreading lies and false prophesies, and claiming to be blameless.

Prayer

Father, keep me focused on doing right, speaking with love, and thinking of how best to serve You and Your Kingdom. Hold my tongue before I speak ill of someone, pass judgment; and respond out of anger, fear, or envy. Place the mirror of Truth before me so that I always see my faults before I attempt to point out someone else’s. In Your Name I humbly pray. Amen.

Love,

Natasha

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Breaking Bread for 3.10.20

Scripture

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 2:1

Reflection

The things you don’t like in others are oftentimes characteristics and traits that you also possess. You may not realize it until someone puts a “mirror” up and shows you, you, and you see that the other person is merely a mirror image of yourself. You then see that you’re more alike than different, and that which you despise in them you despise in yourself.

While you desire their change, what about your own? Do you make the steps to change or do you hypocritically continue to point out their faults as though they aren’t also your own? The mirror doesn’t lie. It’s both eye-opening and soul stirring.

Passing judgment leaves you wide open to being judged. You opened the door, now expect some stuff that you didn’t expect or plan for to roll in and land at your feet. So you should think twice before opening your mouth against others, spreading prophesies, and claiming to be blameless. You will surely see your mirror image one day. Maybe sooner than later. Maybe you will be surrounded, like in a house of mirrors at the fair. That’s a scary thought.

Prayer

Father, please keep me focused on doing right, speaking with love, and thinking of how best to serve You and Your Kingdom. Hold my tongue before I speak ill of someone, pass judgment, and respond out of anger, fear, or envy. Place the mirror of truth before me so that I always see my faults before I attempt to point out someone else’s. In Your name I humbly pray. Amen.

Love,

Natasha

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 11.29.18

Scripture

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 2:1

Reflection

It is not our place to pass judgment on others. When we feel ourselves leaning towards judgment we must stop and pray for the strength of humility and the freedom to look past what we deem as right and wrong— focusing on doing what God commands of us—and not being concerned with telling others what we think is right for them.

We must be the examples for others to follow, but we can not force other people to be like us, to live like us, or to think like us. We must also remember that we also slip up and make mistakes; we sin, and therefore can easily be judged for our erred ways.

So instead of focusing on making sure other people are walking on their paths the correct way, let’s make sure we are walking straight on our own.

Prayer

Father cleanse my thinking and silence my words that I may not speak ill towards anyone. Let me not judge unless I’m willing to be judged by others. Remind me of my role Father as Your servant, steward, and ambassador. You did not put me here to judge others, but to serve others. Humbly I serve You Father. I love and respect You Lord, and only want to live righteously by Your commands. I pray for Your forgiveness and understanding. Thank You Father. Amen.

Have a blessed evening. Good night.

Natasha

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 12.4.17

Scripture

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 2:1

Pray

Father cleanse my thinking and silence my words that I may not speak ill towards anyone. Let me not judge unless I’m willing to be judged by others. Remind me of my role Father as Your servant, steward, and ambassador. You did not put me here to judge others, but to serve others.

Humbly I serve You Father. I love and respect You Lord, and only want to live righteously by Your commands. I pray for Your forgiveness and understanding. Thank You Father. Amen.

Reflection

It is not our place to pass judgment on others. When we feel ourselves leaning towards judgment we must stop and pray for the strength of humility and the freedom to look past what we deem as right and wrong- focusing on doing what God commands of us- and not being concerned with telling others what we think is right for them.

We must be the examples for others to follow, but we can not force other people to be like us, to live like us, or to think like us. It’s one thing to hold someone accountable through a mutual understanding, it’s morally reprehensible to act as their judge and the jury holding their perceived “fate” in your hands. God did not appoint us to hold either of those positions.

We must also remember that we also slip up and make mistakes; we sin, and therefore can easily be judged for our erred ways. So instead of focusing on making sure other people are walking on their paths the correct way, let’s make sure we are walking straight on our own. Have a blessed day!

Natasha

Note: Message originally posted November 29, 2010. It has been modified to align current formatting and standards.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 3.14.12

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 2:1

Pray
Father keep me focused on doing right, speaking with love, and thinking of how best to serve You and Your Kingdom. Hold my tongue before I speak ill of someone, pass judgment; and respond out of anger, fear, or envy. Place the mirror of truth before me so that I always see my faults before I attempt to point out someone else’s. In Your name I humbly pray. Amen.

Reflection
The things you don’t like in others are oftentimes characteristics you also possess. Passing judgment leaves you wide open to being judged. So think twice before opening your mouth, spreading prophesies, and claiming to be blameless.

Love,

Natasha

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