God is the only Lawmaker and Judge. He is the only One who can save and destroy. So it is not right for you to judge your neighbor. ~ James 4:12 (NCV)
Lord God, I know that you are the only one capable of making a judgment about how well people are living up to your standards. But that hasn't stopped me from trying to do the same. I easily get riled up over the injustices I see. I mean, it's good that I am taking your standards seriously. But it's bad that I'm taking it all so personally -- making it all about how I feel or how I see things. Forgive my presumptuousness. I am grateful that you are more gracious than me. In your grace keep me humble and trusting in your judgment. Amen.Challenging Words
- riled up -- idiom for being really angry and excited. When people are all riled up they act agitated, angry, or irate.
- presumptuousness -- assuming more power or authority than is proper