Here is an old story:
Once upon a time a beggar came to
the tent of Father Abraham asking for food.
Being a godly man, Abraham asked him into his tent for dinner. Well, as soon as he was inside the tent, the
beggar asked for more. Grapes! Meat!
Wine! The beggar wanted it
all. And did I mention that smell? Abraham is getting so annoyed that he can’t
stand it. So he prays to God: “Dear Father, save me from this beggar! He is annoying and smelly, he won’t stop
talking and he won’t leave.” God replied
to Abraham’s prayer and said, “Abraham, what is it with you? I have had to put up with his annoyingness
his entire life, and you can't put up with him for one single night.”
Yes friends, there are annoying people in this life. They talk too much, they are unkind, they
send too many emails, they are opinionated, and on and on. You don’t have to invite them to stay the
night, but I think we can show them a little more grace. I think that is what Jesus would do.
It’s a beautiful day in God’s world, be sure to see the
good.
1 comment:
I'm grateful that over the years I've learned to value kindness and grace. Being kind to others or others being kind to me; is important. Kindness matters. It doesn't have to be a big grand gesture, it can be the simplest, smallest, thoughtful act.
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