Today I did something that is not terribly easy for me. I actively chose to follow another's example and not be bitter or filled with self-pity. I stood at the cusp of falling into the pit of those ugly feelings, and I said, "NO." I remembered the actions of another, and chose her path. It seems as though my actions were rewarded as my situation improved dramatically not long after I made this choice.
I also saw God today. He took the form of a man in the self check-out line of Meijer. Rather than taking the next prime available spot in the line next the one I'd been waiting in, he politely pointed out that the wait was shorter over there and inquired if I would like to go next in line. It might sound silly, but there are so few people like that in the world anymore. So few who would take the time to look out for another rather than put themselves first. And then not expect anything in return. (I promise, he didn't seem to be flirting at all.) To me, that is worthy of notice. Worthy to mention. Godly behavior.
I can learn a lot from the actions of others, if I just take the time to notice.
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