It Ain'T My Fault
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So often we find that when things get tough it's easier to give advice than to take it.
It's much harder to experience hard times than it is to watch someone else go through it so we tend to judge those who are going through it if they don't measure up; eve if we have made the same mistakes ourselves. We tend to say:
Oh well that was a long time ago and I've been forgiven for that and I'm different now.
But you aren't forgive if you condemn others for the same thing.
The Bible clearly states that we will be judged in the same way that we judge others and by our same measure will we be judged. Remember:
There but for the grace of God go I.
I been havin' a real bad day.
Nothin's gone right and my skies are gray.
I usually am quite chipper and kind.
Not a more generous soul will you find;
But today if it could it just happened to me.
I want to just quit, run off and just flee.
Car's in the garage it'll cost a ton,
To find out what's wrong, that mechanic's a bum.
The T.V. is broke and the stove's on the fritz.
Can't wait to see what that costs to fix.
I'm behind on my bills, my account's in the hole.
I'm out of a job and my wallet got stole.
I went to the bank for a loan, buy some time,
And the Bible says Job had a lot on his mind.
No dice at the bank and my car's now in hock.
Without any money I'll just have to walk.
I yelled at the dog, shoved the cat, kicked the kids,
It seems that it all has just hit the skids.
I can't buy a thing, pay a bill, go to market.
It's hard when the devil puts holes in your pocket,
To look up and smile and give praise in all things.
To trust Him and love Him and lift voice and sing.
I feel so ashamed for the things that I've done.
I thought I was strong but I just came undone,
When things all started to slide down hill.
The examples I gave didn't quite fit the bill;
So I'm asking The Lord to forgive, see me through it;
Cause it ain't my fault, the devil made me do it.
Copyright © Judy Ball | Year Posted 2016
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