Supernatural Perception
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 Lately, I’ve noticed I have less patience than usual. Life isn’t as simple as it used to be, and many people are dealing with financial struggles, illness, or loneliness. It’s understandable that we might be short with others. I heard a story about a dad and his teenage sons at Costco. They, along with an older lady, all wanted the last box of Eggo waffles. As they reached for it together, the dad joked, “Leggo my Eggo.” While that saying from the advertisement was humorous, the truth is that this story exemplifies a temptation to put our own needs and wants ahead of those of our neighbor. This is precisely the reason why acts of love and compassion towards our near-dwellers carry even more weight. When your patience wears thin