This past week was the beginning of the holiday season. First, let me say belated Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I pray that you had a wonderful time of fellowship with your family and friends. Though there were only four people gathered around our table it was a wonderful time of being grateful and joyful.
For the first time every in my life - I decided to do the early morning day after Thanksgiving sale shopping. I have to say that I'm not an early morning person at all. So getting up at 4:00 a.m. is not an exciting event for me. However, my friend talked me into it plus I wanted to pick up an item for the church. So with the coffee maker set to start brewing at 4:15 a.m. I woke to the expectancy of a push and shove match at the neighborhood Walmart.
My friend and I arrived at Walmart about 2 minutes (according to the store manager's watch)till the pushing and shoving. She decided to hold the basket while I waited by the item that I wanted. Not realizing that the item was not in it's usual place I stood next to the only other two individuals on the isle listening as the prizes were revealed to awaiting contestant. I could hear the sound of rushing people grabbing, fighting and pushing.
Later as I walked throughout the store I noticed how such a wonderful time of the year can produce such rude individuals. I quickly decided that for every rude Grinch I encountered, I would find someone to be kind to. I smiled each time a surprised individual said thank you because I told them where to find the prize they were looking for. "O, thank you so much ma'am!"
With each push or shove, I quickly gave an "I'm so sorry, excuse me! Absolutely no problem." Then it seemed that the person was either moved or brushed by a bit of embarrassment and a need to give a slight smile.
So it's a settled deal. Five o'clock rush or evening crowed, I'll make the extra effort to show others what this season is all about. The season of life is about showing kindness to other's even when it can be a test of my character.
1 comment:
Wow! It is unbelievable that you actually participated in such an endeavor. I am way proud of you. I was thinking about going to 'Blitz', but I was not up for getting up that early in the morning.
You are definitely right about our attitudes. Even though people may have a bad attitude towards us, we still have to be loving christians and show the love of God. It really does not hurt anyone to be nice and give a genuine smile. I have discovered that by me smiling it encourages the otehr person to be friendly even if their primary intent was to be rude.
Tis the season to be joyful. God has done great things in our lives; therefore, keep your spirits lifted up. Keep yourself encourage and know that everything works out for you good. God Bless You!
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