The log in my eye...

Recently, after a bit of decluttering, I found we had a number of items to donate, and decided that in the coming weeks, I would take them over to a local open air donation hub.

As I was unsure of their hours of operation, I decided to walk over to the place to get some initial information. Drawing closer, I noticed there appeared to be 2 main groups of people – the volunteers in high viz jackets who were directing /assisting people, and the potential "recipients”, ie those who had come to see if they wanted to take any of the donated items.

Why this thought popped into my mind I am unsure, but I decided that if there were 2 main groups, I needed the volunteers to be clear that I was in fact aligned to a 3rd group, ie the donors. I did not want to be mistaken for a possible recipient! (Truly pathetic!). So, still under this sad delusion of grandeur, I lifted my chin, drew myself to my full height (which isn't much), and stepped forward confidently with my “donor” walk...

After finding out their days of operation, I moved on toward my next destination. At this point I felt the Lord’s gentle nudge. With shame it dawned on me how hypocritical and prideful my thoughts and attitude had been 🤔.For you see..my next destination was a charity shop!! The British Heart Foundation - to look for donated furniture items!!🫤

How patient God is with our failings and nature!

I silently apologised and thanked God for opening my eyes ! Oh, how very easy it is to see flaws in others, and yet our own faults are lurking just under the surface.

May the Lord help us to work on those “logs in our eyes” before pointing fingers toward the specks in others eyes..😇

Verse of the month..

Matthew 7:5 You Hypocrite! First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will be able to see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye..

Upcoming speakers:

👉 Sunday June 7th 11am - Speaker - Clare Holl (Spinnaker) Morning Service only
👉 Sunday June 14th 11am -  Speaker - Bill Caldwell (Morning and Eve Service)
👉 Sunday June 21st 11am -  Speaker - Jeremy Bishopp (Morning and Eve Service)
👉 Sunday May 24th 11am -  Speaker - Fiona Sorbala (Morning and Eve Service)

God bless you and we look forward to seeing you then.

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Located on McDermott road, we are 5-10 minutes walk from Peckham Rye Train Station, or 10 mins walk from the Nigel Road bus stop on Peckham Rye ( Buses 343, 12 etc).

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