Earlier today I tweeted and posted to facebook something to the effect of "What if for one day we rounded up and assumed the best of everyone we encountered?"
I've been thinking a lot about that since I said it. I have come to the sad realization that more often than I care to admit, I am guilty of assuming the worst, or at a minimum, the not-so-good about not only those I know, but complete strangers.
But what if?
What if when that person cuts me off on the way to work I assume they just didn't see me because they are on their way to something really important?
What if when that friend snaps at me I assume they just had a rough morning: their grade schooler lost their lunch box...they forgot to put the towels in the dryer the night before and their teenager was stuck in the bathroom drip-drying (and loudly voicing that displeasure, I might add)...they burned the toast and undercooked the eggs and hubby made sure to express his displeasure before slamming out the door...?
What if when that family member says something rude or insensitive I take the time to think, "Does this person love me? Would they really try to purposely hurt my feelings?"
It [love] is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. -1 Corinthians 13:5
What if?
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