The previous post was Uncle Bubba's story of how it took him nearly one week to purchase a piece of glass for his old camper. Since he got it installed, I asked him how he felt about it now that it's done. He said that, because it looks good, he feels good about it; but it's tainted by the hassle it took to buy it. I can completely understand that. He was astute at pointing out that we run into this phenomenon all the time, people that are either self-centered or incompetent, either way, they are robbing us. Of what? Beyond the obvious of time and money, how about peace? When we're at peace, aren't we content? Don't we have a good feeling when we're at peace? Isn't that where we'd all like to be?
Uncle Bubba says, say y'all drive to the feed store, the Piggly Wiggly, or twist off to the Vallero station for gas and a cup of coffee. On the way, someone cuts you off or nearly runs into you with their car. Maybe they even give you a dirty look and pop off madder than a wet hen in a tote sack. And here you were just fixin' to make your way, in peace. Now you're fighting the urge in your mind to tell that Jasper, "I'm fixin' ta jerk a knot in your tail!" Well, brothers and sisters, I'm here to tell y'all, don't do it. Whether y'all are Christians or not you should not be easily angered; be patient, be kind and willing to forgive. Don't let people rob you of your peace. Give up your childish ways and choose not to be easily offended; it's not worth it. Don't let them highway robbers steal your peace!
And for those who attempt to rob the world of its peace by your thoughtless acts, bless your heart, you can't go far but what your tail will follow you.
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