Imagine waking up, brewing your coffee, and pondering about something that really makes you think. This morning, I found myself caught up in a passage from Matthew chapter 7. You know, the one about the speck and the plank? It really got me thinking. It’s easy to get caught up in other people’s issues, right? But maybe we should focus on our own first. Let’s chat about this.

So, picture this: Jesus talks about seeing someone with a speck in their eye. But hold on a second. He’s not just saying we need to be perfect before helping others. It’s more about perspective. Sometimes, we focus so much on someone’s tiny flaw that it feels huge. Like, if you look at your thumb, it’s tiny compared to your whole body. But if you hold it right in front of your eye, it blocks everything else. Weird, huh?

Here’s what I think Jesus was getting at:

• Don’t get obsessed with someone’s small issues.

• Step back and see the whole person.

• Understand that everyone has their struggles.

When we focus on one problem, it becomes all we see. But what if we could just, you know, zoom out a bit? See the person, not just their problem. It’s like, once we stop making their speck a mountain, we can start helping them for real. And isn’t that what it’s all about?

“This is not about perfection, it’s about loving people with the same grace that God loves them.”

That line hit me hard. It’s not about having everything figured out. It’s about showing the same kindness we’ve been shown. When we stop seeing people as their mistakes or weaknesses, we can actually help. And honestly, doesn’t that feel a lot better?

So, next time you’re about to point out someone’s flaw, remember the speck and the plank. Let’s focus on loving people for who they are, not what they’ve done. It’s a game-changer, I promise.