I know that I can get upset when things don't go "My Way". I want what I want when I want it! I found it interesting when a reader sent in this little "Tip" on being grateful for all that happens. This, too, shall pass. But, we should not always be so sure that where are is NOT where we are supposed to be. Traffic jam, late for work, got to get the kids to school, long grocery lines, etc. They may all have a purpose. Look at this persons perspective and see what you thing!
The Little Things
As you might know, the
head of a company survived
9/11
because his son started kindergarten.
Another fellow
was alive because it was
his turn
to bring donuts.
One woman
was late because her
alarm
clock didn't go off in time.
One was late because of
being stuck on the NJ Turnpike
because
of an auto accident.
One of them
missed
his bus.
One spilled food on her clothes
and had to take
time to change.
One's
car wouldn't
start.
One went
back to
answer the
telephone.
One had a
child
that dawdled.
and didn't get
ready as soon as he should have.
One couldn't
get a
taxi.
The
one that struck me was the man
who put on a new pair of shoes
that morning,
took the various means to get
to work
but before he got there, he
developed
a blister
on his foot.
He
stopped at a drugstore
to buy a
band-aid.
That is
why he is alive today.
Now when I am
stuck in traffic,
turn back to answer a ringing telephone
..
all the little things that annoy me,
I think to myself,
God wants me to be
at this very moment..
Next time your morning seems to be
going wrong,
the children are slow getting dressed,
you can't seem to find the car keys,
you hit every traffic light,
don't get mad or frustrated;
God is at work watching over you.
May God continue to bless you
with all those annoying little things
and may you remember their possible purpose.
Submitted by FM
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