We all
know someone who's not doing what he should...
Could
he prove his faith? You think he never could...
You feel
his faith is not that strong----------
You'd
like to see him prove you wrong.
He says
he's "in the truth", but is the truth in him?
You think
the chances of that being so, are very slim...
You'd
like to see him change - you wonder, if he knows how?
If he
knew right from wrong, you think he'd never change anyhow.
I guess
we're all judgmental - sometimes thinking this is true,
That he'll
never be a good example - certainly not like YOU....
Can we
change the story, and turn it around a bit?
We'll
call it TRADING PLACES, and let's try to make it fit
Ourselves,
instead of others - those others whom we know...
OK...
then... are you willing?? Get ready, set, let's go!
Why not
stop complaining? Yes, STOP for just ONE day...
Stop speaking
words so negative, and give praise in ALL you say...
Can you
be upbuilding for a change - always being kind?
Ttry to
see the good in others - leave their faults behind?
We all
have our faults - yes, sometimes quite a few....
Remember,
when you point a finger, three point back at you!
Change
starts with US, not someone else... Can we be doing more?
To help
upbuild, encourage others - our Brothers's faith restore....
He may
be stressed severely, or he may be feeling blue....
Without
someone to help him out - or someone to turn to.
No matter
what the reasons are - Please try to understand...
For with
Jehovah's help and guidance, give a helping hand.
Sometimes
all we can do is give another a big smile...
and take
time just to talk to him, or stay with him awhile....
Everyone
needs kindness, and lots of tender loving care...
If we
criticize our brother, are we really being fair?
So don't
find fault with others - try to find the reasons why...
Some people
tend to laugh, while others seem to cry...
By helping
those downhearted, we need not complain
And forever
we'll be Vindicating God's Great Holy Name...
~ Cynthia Becker & Grace Straley 1998~
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