I had a wonderful conversation this morning with someone that I really care about. This young lady is going through some really rough waters in her life. I am careful to not use peoples names in my blogs and I will continue to do that because I think it is important to respect their privacy. It is unlikely that any of you would know her so I feel comfortable telling her story. I will call her Lilly for now, though it is not her real name.
Lilly grew up in a home where she was told that she would never amount to anything. She and her siblings were told that they were mistakes and that they were useless. Lilly`s parents were also very hot tempered and became very aggressive emotionally and physically towards her. She desired one thing growing up and that was to be loved and accepted by her parents.
It never happened and still has not happened to this day. Since that time she has been trying to find someone that could really love her. Unfortunately in that quest she has walked through some very tough times. Just when she thinks she is making progress she resorts back to this need for security and to be accepted.
How would you feel if you were in Lilly`s shoes, who would you turn to if you had no adult figure in your life that you felt you could talk to.
As we continued to talk Lilly said, I don`t think anyone should make judgement on someone else because they don`t know what that person has gone through in life.
As I was talking with this amazing young lady I was reminded of the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery. The people were judging her and wanted her to be torn apart, not just physically but in every way. Jesus told them to go ahead and throw the stones if they wanted to. He told them that the one in their midst who had never sinned should be the first to throw the stones.
You know the story, eventually everyone walked away because no one was holy enough to throw stones. Jesus was left with the woman and He asked her where her accusers were, and she replied that they were gone. Jesus said that he didn`t accuse her either. He was not condemning her! He simply asked that she change what she was doing in her life.
I want to encourage each of us to see others through Jesus eyes. I refuse to be part of the people who mock those in need. We need to start a revolution of compassion. Thank you Lilly for reminding me again today to seek to listen and understand. God Bless you my sister in Christ.
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