Children of God

One of our first concerts this tour was to a group of sexual offenders at a mental hospital.
This was hard for me to wrap my head around... I've known a couple people who have been molested as children. I thought of those loved ones as we started our concert and as I looked at these men who have hurt children... and honestly, I wanted to be mad and a part of me did not want to be there.
It was while we performed a song by Heather Williams called "You are Loved." I came to the realization that these men are children of God and they are in need of a Savior as much as I am. It broke my heart...
The thing with these men is that most of them had been molested themselves. It's kind of all they have known, and the way their minds work... they don't know any better.
I'll tell you another thing, they were one of the most appreciative group we have ever been in front of. They worshipped with us, and they blessed my heart.

Next time, I come to a situation where I am quick to judge. I hope to remind myself that the people involved are hurting and children of God that need His love, just as much as I.