5/9 Quiet Time (1 Corinthians 4:1-8 ESV)

1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God. 6 I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another. 7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it? 8 Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you!

I pray that I can be free from judgments - my own and others. My action and words are reflected by these judgments and there's no end. It's like a curse that doesn't go away. The norms of the church and environment I'm in chokes me so badly. How can I only focus on Your judgment only? You call me Your daughter, bride, servant, light, and so much more, but I keep judging myself through the worldly standards. I want to be free from all judgments, Lord. I already am free but I have these invisible chains on my wrist. They are powerless but I can't move around freely.

Lord, break away my chains! You have won all judgments on the cross. The way people view me: my appearance, my actions, words, my weakness - have all been overcome by the cross. Help me to have faith in this!