Monday, February 4, 2008

Loving Equally

I'm thinking twice about my judgments...my critiques and barriers I put up against people. The Heavenly Father isn't selective with who He loves, so why do I think I have the right to be?

After spending so much time trying to perfect myself and it is only in my inability to do so that I've found true freedom. It's a daily challenge to humbly serve - to love the least. During Jesus' 33 years on earth, He didn't find the most well-respected, non-annoying, rich individuals - He found the lame. The lepers laying at the end of dark allies. The woman whose bedroom was consistently occupied by lust-hungry men. The conning traders and thieves. He found the least and accepted them as his adopted sons and daughters.

"The KING replied, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me." -Matthew 25:40

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***This is a picture of my best friend Beth's fiance. It may seem random, but it just ties in with my daily thought process.....she always pictured herself being whisked away by some indie-music loving, free-spirited kinda lad. Instead, the Lord brought her Jacob, a kind-hearted good ole' country boy. If she had judged him initially, she would've missed the man of her dreams. A girl's gotta love a cowboy :)

10 comments:

Kara Pennington Photography said...

What an awesome reminder - thanks!

p.s. loving the blog header :)

.E. said...

The lord does work in mysterious ways for sure.

Angie Penrose said...

What a neat post Rachel! I was just having that exact conversation with my boys today. Thankyou for sharing your thoughts and the amazing photo too. :)

annakate elizabeth davis said...

Thanks for that Rachel, it wasn't by accident that you wrote it! It was definately HOly Spirit inspired!

We are moving Friday so I will be without internet for awhile but thanks so much for your comments of encouragement on my images!

When I get settled I have a few wedding dates to go over with you to see if you are available.

Thanks again for the awesome word on your blog!

Kenzie Shores Photography said...

thank you for posting this :)

Sara Bradshaw said...

You truly are a gifted writer. I love it when I check your blog and there is a new post giving us something to think about! Thanks!

Renee Booe said...

Thanks for the word. It is encouraging.

THE PARSONS said...

thanks for being so open and deep - I truly love your heart.

Scarlett Lillian // Jacksonville Senior Photographer said...

Thanks for sharing what the Lord is doing in your life! Great pic to go with the story!

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