Have you ever been in a situation that leaves you looking around confused trying to figure out why another person had an attitude with you and you honestly have no idea why? You know like, in line at the store and another women/man is just plain rude to everyone around them.

Or maybe you’ve given someone an attitude they didn’t deserve.

Recently I had this happen to me, both instances in the same day.  It really forced me to sit back and think each time it happened. The first one that happened was the person was what I pegged as rude to me. I made an assumption simply because I didn’t take time to talk to the person. There is no telling what could have happened that had their mood off. (it was a person I associate with often) Hours later, I found myself being overwhelmed with a task I was doing and really just needed assistance, but my pride got in the way of asking for it. So instead I just got an attitude with those around me, boasting about how “I’ve got this, no need to help.”

Many times issues can be fixed with something as simple and hard as communication. Having small talks with someone can really be a powerful thing. If you’re shaking your head no right now, try it. Don’t let the anxiety of not knowing get in the way of a breakthrough. Say a prayer for peace and also understanding, then put your listening ears on and GO.

Prayer:

We get so caught up in our busy-ness daily, we often forget to stop and remember that sometimes what someone needs is a little talk. Some affirmation that someone else cares. Open our eyes to see like you see, open our ears to listen like you listen. Give us confidence to get out of our comfort zone. In Jesus name. -Amen