Planet Fitness prides themselves on maintaining
a “Judgement Free Zone”. They plastered
reminders on every wall. PF = no critics
on one wall; Judgement Free Zone on another; and, Reminders of clothing
restrictions on another. The company
draws in large crowds of all people.
The world could benefit by following in the
footsteps of Planet Fitness. Just think
about going to a judgement free workplace, grocery store, shopping mall and
church. Judgement kills a spirit. Judgement comes in many forms; be it body
language, written or verbal. All judgement
scars the heart of the receiver.
The scars of judgement alter the interactions
in this world. We shop online, order
groceries and pick them up in the parking lot, work in a cubicle while staring
at a computer all day and we avoid church.
We don’t feel ‘good enough’ to socialize, be seen in public or attend a
church service. The younger generation
hide behind filtered images, Facebook posts and texting. We are scared to reveal the real us due to
judgement.
Judgement leads to rejection. Rejection leads to seclusion. Seclusion leads to darkness. Darkness leads to the enemy taking over our
thoughts/spirit.
Judgement: the process of forming an opinion or
evaluation by discerning and comparing.
Call me guilty. I have formed opinions of others one too many
times. I possess an automatic response
to compare my outward appearance to those I meet.
My dear friends, we have zero knowledge of the
struggles, pain or sufferings of those very individuals we judge. The outside remains a facade. The posting online filtered and edited prior
to sending it. We hide the struggle of
life. Why? Fear of judgement. Let’s stop the madness!
God created each of us in a unique, beautiful and
wonderful way. Our lives, the scars
received in the past and every moment given to us holds meaning. To be judged for completing God’s work is
terrible. We each hold a special place
in our spirit that only God can fill. We
strive to be the best each day based on God’s guidance. When sharing harsh opinions with one another,
we shove that opinion into the space where God desires to live in the other
person. We deprive the other person that
moment with God by drowning out His voice.
God’s opinion is the only one that matters in
this life. As followers, we are to point
others to His Word. We are to allow the
other person to feel loved as they work to mature in Christ. Social media can be a great resource to reach
thousands; yet, we post without taking that opinion to God first. The corporate world can feel stale and cold
at times as we continue the mundane. The
busy schedules may lead to a ‘what about me’ mentality when trying to
survive.
Let’s step away from the world and into His
Truth. Yes, we must live in this world;
but, we don’t have to conform to it. God
can use each of us in mighty ways. We
are not alike – thank God for uniqueness.
I could not handle another me around here! God placed qualities in each of us to fulfill
our specific plan in this world. Each
hold a path filled with daily decisions that lead to Him. Getting caught up in the opinions of this
world will veer us from the path.
Why does Planet Fitness draw such large
crowds? Judgement Free zone filled with
others working toward the same goal – to become the best version of
themselves.
How can we as Christians draw large
crowds? Judgement Free words filled with
Truth, love and comfort to others in this world. We work together toward the same goal –
leading others to Christ.
A Living Sacrifice
12 Therefore,
I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your
bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true
and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the
pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his
good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:1-2
Live life. . .One Day at a
time!
Sheree Craig
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