08/29/2026
It is easy to become an expert on what everyone else needs to change while ignoring the work God wants to do in us.
But imagine what would happen if we invested the same energy in developing our character, strengthening our faith, correcting our habits, and pursuing our purpose that we often spend examining other people.
Jesus asked, âWhy do you look at the speck that is in your brotherâs eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?â (Matthew 7:3 NASB)
Here is one of my personal commitments:
âTO GIVE SO MUCH TIME TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF MYSELF THAT I HAVE NO TIME TO CRITICIZE OTHERS.â
I have enough to work on in me.
When I focus on becoming wiser, healthier, stronger, kinder, and more like Christ, criticism loses its appeal. Personal growth is a full-time assignmentâand the person who is serious about fulfilling Godâs purpose has little time left for picking apart someone elseâs life.
Work on your calling.
Strengthen your character.
Guard your heart.
Keep growing.
You cannot control everyone around you, but with Godâs help, you can become better than you were yesterday.
âPastor Jimmy H. Miller Jr.
Adapted from âPromise Yourselfâ by Christian D. Larson.