character traits from God himself
November 29th, 2005 by boon
A colleague of mine voiced out his opinion to me today. I guess ‘voiced’ is an understatement. There were several uses of expletives and an aggravated tone of discontent. I assure you that it was all a misunderstanding, but I thank God that he helped me not to react emotionally nor give excuses for myself (deserving or not). I apologized and explained myself and assured my friend that I did not intend any offense.
At times like these, I get really wary about myself, because though I try as much to be careful not to step on other people’s feet. I guess it is times like these that I learn from Christ, his meekness, and from allowing people to have their say sometimes in order to not make things worse.
Taking a cue from the newspapers and other world events, the world around us isn’t a very nice place to be in for all eternity. Beauty is fleeting. Everything’s going to pass away. But what’s eternal is what gives us life.
Forgiveness. Love. Kindness. Goodness. Humbleness. All these things.
I didn’t like the fact that I was placed in a situation like today, but I learn that all the things that Christ has taught me over long periods of time do make an impact at their intended times. And yet, I am still learning.