Getting back to basics

Last week I tried to take 2 steps to being church. I've decided I need to practice those a bit before I try any more.

The "love people like they're God's child" thing is hard. I find I harbour grudges, hold on to prejudice, need to get past the images of people I've created.

Along with that comes the "one good thing" I want to do well for God. I can't do that until I love people unconditionally. If I judge them before I try to serve them, well, what use is that?

I need practice at loving. I need to get over those ugly things that keep me from seeing the beauty within each person. I need to get back to basics. Only then will I be able to serve.