Please Retire Me As Judge

Lord, help me stop the judging, and the critical begrudging,
Of everything these other people do.
Who do I think I’m kidding, with this attitude forbidding?
Lord, we both know that it surely isn’t You.
I have searched throughout the Scriptures, and as amazing as it sounds,
When the Bible mentions judges… my name is nowhere to be found.
Imagine my surprise, to find I wasn’t even mentioned.
Could it be, this gavel in my hand, was not the Lord’s intention?
Who named me judge and jury? It's a question one might ask.
Obtaining this position, not so difficult a task.
You see, I’m self appointed; not a single vote was cast,
I felt justified… so many great decisions in my past.
Not particularly brilliant, this plan of self appointing.
Not well received, this wearing robes, without the Lord’s anointing.
It isn’t wise, to judge the size… of splinters in another’s eyes.
It’s clearly shown, planks of my own… would soon be my demise.
Lord, please use a pry bar… or Your very biggest wrench;
Do whatever’s needed, to remove me from the bench.
Humble me, do “surgery”… Lord, help me to retire.
My pride has had it’s way with me; the situation’s dire.
Lord, if Your patience would allow; a reassignment please.
I’ll be forever grateful, as I fall upon my knees.
You see, I’ve come to realize, that God is what You do.
My job isn’t judging… my job is follow You.
These many years of judging… now I find I’m quite observant.
Maybe, I could see another’s need… and fill it, as Your servant.
Please, don’t put me out to pasture, Lord… I’d like to be of use;
Since I no longer need to drive the train… could I be the caboose?
Please, retire me from judging, and relentlessly begrudging,
Every little thing in others that I see…
Lord, forgive that I’m a cynic; I’ve always been my toughest critic…
I’d much rather it be You, that’s judging me. Amen