Simple conviction.

The kids are actually napping together and I'm preparing for our bible study tonight that my husband and I lead at our house. We have about 15-18 people here each Tuesday evening and it's awesome. Some go to our church, and a few don't. We all gather to talk and study and it's fabulous. Did I already mention that? lol. 

We are currently studying the book of John at my church.

We even end some nights busting out the juicer and making random concoctions!! Oh I have to post about the juicer soon!!!  Fresh carrot-apple juice... YUM!

Anyways, I was studying.. and a few verses literally jumped off the page at me.

Maybe they will bring someone some comfort today... 

"If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world." John 12:47 ESV 

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." John 14:27 ESV

I know that this first one really spoke to me. Judgement is something that I think we all struggle with if we are being completely honest. If Jesus didn't even come to judge the world, why do we?

I've definitely learned to love people more and more, but at times my old self will rear it's ugly head and I'll get that feeling in me, "why would she post that??" or "why would she do that?" 

I think even checking out new blogs I am measuring them up at times and I hate it. I'm sure people do it to me as well.

How dare I judge someone. 

But the simple conviction I feel actually encourages me... 

Just makes me get on my knees and thank the Lord. 

He is not done with me. 

There is still a lot of work in my heart and He will not finish that work in me until my last day.

Phew.

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