Let's see what happens :)

"Never judge the book by it's cover" is a saying I grew up with. Have you ever gathered preliminary information about a person, a business, etc before she/he opened mouth or before entering the door of the business?  I have...it's a shortcoming which God is helping me to overcome. 

Yesterday, at church, there was a visiting minister.  Before he delivered I judged him as "not as capable" as the pastor.  I was establishing blocks to his message.  I asked God to help me receive the message this man was here to deliver on behalf of God.

OH MY GOODNESS...this guy was fabulous...his style was a bit different...more prophetic than teaching, but powerful messages that ministered to my heart and need in this moment.  The Message was one that encouraged me to expect challenges...and to prepare for them (instead of hide from them) by building my spiritual house through strengthened connection with God as my high tower...

I tend to have a reaction to change...instead of balking (internally or externally) to change, I'm asking God to help me embrace change with a "let's see what happens" attitude; as I expect God's Best.  So, the next time, there is a different minister at church, or a different anything...I have a new, healthy replacement response to utilize. 

A friend of mine shared a meditation she uses to decrease judgement.  First thing in the morning she says, "I am exactly the way I am suppose to be today.  Others are exactly the way they are to be today.  The world is exactly the way it is suppose to be today".  When I practice this, I feel a sense of acceptance of myself, people and the world "as is" as I rely on God to help me navigate victoriously through obstacles and take steps towards the life God has planned for me that day (a life of total abundance is God's Will for me).  My time is best spent surrendering to God's will for my life each day instead of trying to force others to line up with my expectations.

Have you judged a "book by it's cover"?  If yes, are you willing to embrace a "let's see what happens" attitude?