It’s been said, “If you don’t want to be judged by others – then don’t judge them”– or something along that line. 

 {} “ Do not judge and criticize and condemn [others unfairly with an attitude of self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge], so that you will not be judged [unfairly].

Matthew 7:1 AMP  https://bible.com/bible/1588/mat.7.1.AMP  {}

I know I shouldn’t let others get to me. I thought I was done with  hurtful opinions  from  others. These people do not know me and do not want to know who I am. They are only watching me from their point of view. 

People will always see what they want to see – they don’t want to know you for who you really are and that is always  a sad thought… 

{} You judge according to human standards [just by what you see]. I do not judge anyone. John 8:15 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/jhn.8.15.AMP {}

No one is the same and in this way of thinking – we all go to church for different reasons. I go, because I want to learn more about the Word and live my life accordly. 

Some go just to be seen, they hear what they want, and choose how they  understand the Word that fits into their world.

I may not have a lot of fancy clothes, but they are clean….  

Let me tell you a true story….

Person – “Me and my friends didn’t like your shorty short skirt you wore to church last week. She is about your size and thought you could use these.” handing me a bag, smiling as if she didn’t just insult me. 

Me – “Thank you.” I said taking that bag from her.

Person – “Whatever you don’t want or like – you can give back.”

Me – “ Thanks again and have a good trip.” 

It was a hot day and I was beyond tired after working for hours on my feet and then waiting in the sun for this good and bad deed. I may have smiled as I said, “Thank You,” and walked away. I didn’t actually recall what was said to me until I got home.

• The skirt I had on was just a little over my knee and I had a sweater to cover my legs when I sat down…….

I was so hurt that I didn’t want to even look in the bag, but as that old temptation song goes, “Ain’t too proud to beg,” or was that a Four Tops song? Sorry, a little before my time – wait a sec and I will find out who actually sang that song. I was the Temptations.

I did see a few items I liked, but most I wouldn’t wear in the house.  Okay, I calmed down and accepted this as the good deed it was meant to be. The very next week I was once again reminded that people are going to be people. I was asked to move, because someone wanted my seat, claiming it was hers. (No, seats are not assigned in my church).

I guess she thought I was going to just move to the next seat. She was surprised I got up, left the row, and  moved a few seats back. I was so close to tears that I could hardly hold them in. The praise team was so moving that I was out of my seat  and dancing for His goodness. I was there (at church)  to hear the Word and that’s what I was going to do.

The more I listened to the music and allowed myself to understand the lyrics. I couldn’t help, but smile. I was slowly  returning to the person I am today. I am More than what people see and I will keep on Smiling…..

Bye IV Now, LD*

I have been putting this off for way too long, and today I thought I would try once again to learn more about working on a computer. There are free learning tools online. I went with AARP, but I soon ran into a problem. 

I needed to work on Microsoft Word and wasn’t sure if this computer had that program. So, of course I asked google a question, and ……

{} https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-find-out-if-i-have-word-installed-on-my-computer 

How to Find Out If I Have Word Installed on My Computer,” by Caroline Jackson. {}

This didn’t really help..’

Same question, reworded, and again the above article came up. If it didn’t help the first time, it’s not going to help now.  

I am going to have to go to school and get it done. I was trying to save some money, but I am so OVER working for someone else’s company. There is a world out there and I want to see it. I cannot do that, if I am working paycheck to paycheck and NEVER seeing any light.

I will just have to put off my trip to a beach (Well now I want to go to Japan) and learn how to get this computer to work for me. After all, I am the ONLY one who can  STOP ME!

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There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love].

1 John 4:18 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/1jn.4.18.AMP

But he did not doubt or waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and empowered by faith, giving glory to God,

Romans 4:20 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/rom.4.20.AMP

Jesus replied, “Even if I do testify on My own behalf, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from or where I am going.

John 8:14 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/jhn.8.14.AMP

When I was at work yesterday, a training manager kept coming into my work area micromanaging, and I was trying to not let him bug me. I finally asked him, “What did he want,” because he couldn’t talk. He tells me what he wanted, and I am like “I am working in this tiny spot, but he wanted that spot.” I almost clocked out, but I didn’t.

That person didn’t see me and treated me like I was nothing, but I know who I am and where I am going. Head held high, Eyes are fully opened, and like the title of one of  Ms. Diana Ross’s songs. “I AM COMING OUT!” and one day I will be paying my bills my way. (I just realized that was a title from another song and “My Way,” is a Usher Raymond song title) I may not listen to that music anymore, but I still remember here and there…

Bye IV Now, LD*