A Little Bus Lesson

Before driving my afternoon route yesterday, I stopped in to ask my boss a simple question.  The response I got created that burning tear-like sensation in the back of my eyes.  You know when your face gets all hot and your stomachs instantly goes into 27 knots and you blink as fast as you can so that the tears stay inside?!  

As I hurried out the door towards my bus, I was hit with two thoughts.
One --If I could just sit down on this strip of grass and boohoo my eyes out, I would probably feel better and Two --  How often throughout the day do I treat people just like that?

I felt like God used that sharp response from my boss to remind me of some very important truths.

-- Treat others the way I want to be treated. 

-- Always assume that everyone is doing the best they can.  


-- Never use words or body language that is degrading or belittling.


These are reminders that I should tattoo to my arm, permanent marker on my dashboard and set as hourly pop-ups on my computer screen.  Because it's truly easier said than done, no?!  (ei. please refrain from asking Husband how I greeted him after work last night.  Woe is me.)

So here's to another day of asking God to guard the works I speak and the actions I display to others.  Because who knows. . . my marriage and friendships might just depend on it.

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Happy Tuesday, lovelies

xo