At one time or another each one of us has done something which someone else either did not approve or that they said was stupid, unacceptable, idiotic or any of another countless derogatory words filled with displeasure. At one time or another each one of us have been the leader with people following us around, asking for favors, asking to be remembered. Sometimes our lives have been so crazy that simple family meals have been disrupted. And when that happens, we have to look out. A hungry relative will say something which will offend someone. A hungry relative will speak and say something which lets us know that they are unable to see the big picture. The only thing that they are concerned with is their current meal, the food right in front of them or what so and so just said. Their minds are limited to the here and now. I need food. Being human means at one time or another feeling like this. We will witness behavior in our daily lives. Maybe at a big holiday dinner or at work or at a wedding. Misunderstandings are always to be expected. Remember that we are all human, we all make mistakes. Your big picture may not be your neighbor's big picture.
Always be prepared for someone to say, "He is out of his mind." Be prepared and accept it graciously, lovingly. Remember that your are human. Allow being Christian to give you solace.
Prayer helps. Pray for tolerance, understanding, patience. Nothing is impossible. Prayer makes all things possible. Remember this always.
Give thanks to God each day. Offer praise to God each day.
At one time or another someone will ask us do you pray or how do you pray. At one time or another someone will ask us to remember them in our prayers.
No comments:
Post a Comment