WELCOME September 3, 2001 Issue

Who knows what this guy is dealing with?

Dave Hohle

TODAY AN ONCOMING CAR cut in front of me, forcing me to stop while he made a left turn. I was annoyed that my right-of-way had been trespassed on, that someone would place his interests ahead of mine. But as the car turned in front of me I looked at the driver's face, my heart actually went out to him. I thought, "Who knows what this guy is dealing with? Maybe he's had a rough day. Maybe he's had a rough life." I paused and let him make his turn.

I believe this was a moment of forgiveness. I just released the whole thing to God's wisdom and went on my way.

Thinking about it later, I realized that a patient, forgiving attitude is an asset in any situation. It increases harmony and helps keep anger from escalating into unproductive reaction.

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