[Faith-talk] FW: [thefamilyoffaith] Take time to get to know peopleby Joyce Meyer

[fswilliams049 at aol.com]

Where do you get these devotions from?   I love Joyce Meyers.  I also love 
the other things you share as well.  Can you contact me off list?
God bless,
Felicia

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F rom: "Eric Calhoun" <eric at pmpmail.com>
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Subject: [Faith-talk] FW: [thefamilyoffaith] Take time to get to know 
peopleby Joyce Meyer

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> Original Message:
> From: "Donna" <godsgirl54 at att.net>
> To: <thefamilyoffaith at yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [thefamilyoffaith] Take time to get to know people by Joyce
> Meyer
> Date:
> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 16:40:28 -0500
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> Take Time to Get to Know People
> by Joyce Meyer - posted November 06, 2011
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> Be honest in your judgment and do not decide at a glance (superficially
> and by appearances); but judge fairly and righteously.
> -John 7:24
>
> Today's verse is a very clear, specific word from God to us. He tells us
> not to judge people superficially or by appearances.
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> For years I was the kind of person who made snap judgments. God seriously
> dealt with me about it several times, and I finally realized the danger of
> judging hastily and superficially.
>
> Before we judge people, we must take time to get to know who they really
> are. Otherwise, (1) we can approve of someone because they appear to be
> something, when in fact they are not; or (2) we can disapprove of someone
> because of some outward appearance or action, when that individual is
> actually a wonderful person inside.
>
> We all have our little quirks, our odd little actions, behaviors, and
> ways that are not easily understood by others. God Himself does not judge
> by appearances and we need to follow His example.
>
> David would never have been chosen to be king if people had judged
> superficially. Even his own family disregarded him. But God saw David's
> heart, the heart of a shepherd. God saw a worshipper, someone who had a
> heart for Him, someone who was pliable and moldable in His hand. These are
> qualities God values, but they aren't always obvious at a glance.
>
> I encourage you to seek God and let the Holy Spirit speak to you about
> people. He knows their hearts, and He will tell you whether to beware or
> pursue a relationship with them. Trust Him, not your own judgment, to lead
> you as you get to know people and develop relationships.
>
> God's word for you today: Have the same attitude toward others that you
> would like them to have toward you.
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> Love is ever ready to believe the best of every person. 1 Cor 13:7 amp.
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