For the kingdom....

Last night my hubby and I spent some time in prayer together. We feel the deep deep need for God's direction in our lives. It's a somewhat difficult place in life right now. So many unknowns and questions. Where will we end up? Will we be happy?Another thing we were praying about is our desire to build up treasures in heaven and for the Lord to lessen our desires to store up treasures on earth as they don't last. One thing I feel personally convicted in is my judgment upon others whether they are believers of Christ or not. I want to love everyone in a way that God loves them. My true desire is to welcome people into my life with open arms and encourage them, especially when I know they are struggling with something painful. Instead the sinful nature in me casts them away and slaps judgment on them as if they are so completely different than I am. They are the same as me. A sinner who needs love and encouragement. It's hard to be submissive to love and compassion. It doesn't seem like it would be but genuine love and compassion are VERY hard to come by. It's easy to say we love each other and care about each other's burdens but it's another to let it be true and from Christ. I have a responsibility as a believer, to love as Christ loves.