We have all heard it, but few people follow it.
Do not judge!
Susan Boyle unemployed and 47 years old proves this point in a very powerful way.
She was on Britain’s Got Talent. She was asked by Simon, “What is your dream?” She answered, “I’d like to be a professional singer.” The audience laughed cynically and rolled their eyes.
Simon went on to say, “So why aren’t you?'” She responded, “Because no one has given me a chance.” Again there was snickering….
Simon continued, “Who do you want to be as successful as?” Susan boldly named a professional singer, Elaine Page. People were smiling large, smirking grins—like “you’ve got to be kidding me.”
Then ……
Grazie Susan Boyle! from seb fil on Vimeo.
Who have you judged that you haven’t given a chance or an opportunity--maybe because you don’t like how they look, smell, speak, dress, etc.
You might just be wrong.
So who are you limiting?
Aren’t we supposed to believe in people?
Peter would have never been who he turned out to be if Jesus didn’t believe in him. But Jesus called it out of him--gave him a chance--matter of fact, gave him many chances .
So who is it?
Your spouse?
Your son?
Your daughter?
Your friend?
A volunteer?
A young person?
Don’t judge too quickly.
