Blame-Shifting

The Life of Abraham: Living Out God’s Story | Don’t Push It
Bible Reference: Genesis 16:1-5

Day 20 | Don’t Push It - Blame-Shifting

“God is unable to work on your story if you are focused on the faults of others. Your priority is to focus God’s path for your life.”

Gen 16:5

5 Then Sarai said to Abram, “You are responsible for my suffering! I put my slave in your arms, and when she saw that she was pregnant, I became contemptible to her. May the LORD judge between me and you.”

Sarai blamed Abram for decisions she made. One last warning that you might be pushing God’s story for your life – you might be blaming and judging others instead of examining yourself and your choices.

Luke 6:42

How can you think of saying, ‘Friend, let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend’s eye.

God is unable to work on your story if you are focused on the faults of others. Your priority is to focus God’s path for your life. It is impossible to change others, but it is possible to change yourself. May you be encouraged to embark on a time of self-examination as you pray for God’s purposes for your life.