Well, it is the season of Lent and in previous years I have given up pop, desserts, and any combination thereof. After a convincing sermon on Sunday, Ryan and I decided that we would try and give something up this year for Lent. Our goal is to stop complaining and to stop criticizing others. In the less than 24 hours that we have had to attempt these two tasks, it has been a great challenge.
I had a wonderful argument in my head as I drove to work this morning with the lady who cut me off and then drove so slowly in front of me. I thought of all the ways I could help her improve her driving and then was gently reminded that I was to give mercy and not critique in these next days. So instead of laying on my horn as I is my usual response, I gripped the steering wheel a little tighter and prayed that I would remember all the times I drove like an idiot and needed mercy.
That's it for now, I'll keep you updated. There were more challenges throughout the day, but in light of not complaining, I'll keep them to myself and be grateful for another day:)
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My method of dealing with those kind of drivers (when I'm feeling charitable) is to tell myself that they're guardian angels God puts in front of me to keep me from driving too fast. Sometimes it works, and sometimes I lay on the horn. ;)
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