First impressions say so much and they are almost impossible to reverse. I realize I too am judged on first sight and I shudder to think that there are people in the world who have only witnessed me as unkempt, greasy hair, no make-up, gave child a nasty look, or when something completely offensive came out of my mouth. Well today I am on the other side. I made a snap judgement and now it's come to bite me in the ass.
I witnessed a person being completely out of control and over the top competitive with minors. I'll even go so far as to say it was verbal abuse. It was obnoxious, disgusting, intense, and over the top. And I even went so far as to say to myself....."I've never done that, never have done that and by God that makes me a better human being." Dangerous words, my friend, dangerous words. It gives God an opening into your soul for change.
First off, I am not perfect, if I had the chance to do a 're-do' on my life - I'd totally do it. Second of all, how arrogant of me. Not showing Christ's love. That's way the world hates Christians - bunch of hypocrites.
Well today, as fate would have it, I get to know this person as he really is. I've seen the faults now God shows me the beauty. I get to see the genuine concern, tenderness, and curiosity. I'm so surprised that this person and I actually have a common interest. Damn. Now I have to grow.....