Condemnation!

Romans 8:1 KJV

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit".

Every time I observe my husband watch a game, I get amused and fascinated. Did I remember to tell you that I endure watching sports for his sake? He will move from every spot in the living room, and when he gets excited, he will sit right in front of the television...lol of course you will hear "are you kidding me?, he didn't score that goal? Guys wake up" and so on whenever his team is not giving him the desired result, all in his living room. If they win, they get his credit and if not, it appears as if they have been kidding round. He is not a stranger when it comes to the practice that goes into preparation for a major game like that, yet he still has something to say.

So my point you wonder....sometimes when you too put in effort to be a good husband, father and the desired result is not forth coming, perhaps those who are close to you, your wife and children who see  what effort you put in who should cut you some slack, understand or just support you are the first to condemn you. As a woman, you live everyday with the hope that you will meet up to the standard of your husband but he always has something condescending to say about you. 

You go all out to be there for your extended family, friends, church members and the only feedback you hear from a third party is that "other people do way more than that, what has he/she done"? Maybe your boss condemns every effort you make to contribute positively at work because you intimidate him. Perhaps it's a particular in-law who has refused to be appeased whatever condemnation you face right now, know that it is not for you, walk in the confidence of the word of God by not feeding into the scheme of the enemy. The devil will not stop at anything, he will use absolutely anyone willing to work for him to discourage your effort and spirit. That could be anyone! Matthew 10:36 "A man's foe shall be they of his own household"

The comments that you hear weary your heart and mind even among brethren and you consider and reconsider your commitment....be encouraged today and know that God will never forget all that you do. He sees in secret and He will reward you for good. He does not condemn, He commends your effort towards your home, career, family, friends and His work! Talk is easy and cheap, that is why you need to maintain your focus on God alone. Be assured, He will not owe any man. He will reward you accordingly. 

While you await your reward, be reminded that there is therefore no condemnation against you!

Blessings!