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Love ’Em All

It took me a long time to recognize that the people God had placed in my life were not judging me; they were holding me accountable. They were bright lights that could share from their experiences and add light to my darkness. God calls us to love people exactly where they are on their journey, even if we don’t agree with them. That friend might be walking down the wrong path, but it’s not our job to judge them.

So, what does holding someone accountable look like? It’s simple: just show up and let God use you. You can sit next to them in silence, pray over them from a distance, speak truth over their lives, and help them embrace things from a different perspective. Then, just maybe they can get to a place where they own their mistakes, forgive themselves, and ask for forgiveness if needed. I believe the hardest part about holding the broken accountable is they usually respond with a reaction and emotions. Restored hearts know they can sit with the broken, and they don’t need to react.

I want to surround myself with people who pick me up when I stumble or gently say, “Hey, does that feel like self-respect?” I want to be surrounded by friends who remind me of the joy right in front of me, not just the bad. I want to be the friend that can speak of God’s promises and presence through the pain.

Today’s Slice of Pie

• Read Colossians 3:16 and ask the Lord to show you the joy in your life where you see nothing.
• Reflect back on a conversation where you felt judged. Ask the Lord to show you if there is something that you need to take from that conversation and grow from. If something comes to mind, write it down.