Comments on: The Poor Object of My Wrath

By: Katy

Katy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:19:25 +0000

Oh, wow, I’m so sorry….I had to laugh so hard at that conversation!! I’m glad the more important moral lesson came through, tho…even if it was something to laugh at for me. :)

By: Irish Coffeehouse

Irish Coffeehouse — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:47:22 +0000

We all have days like that. For me they come out of nowhere! And then I’m like.. whoa… did I just really say that with THAT tone???

I’d love to offer insight or advice, but it happens to me too. I have been working hard with self control (HORMONES!!!!), and I think there’s plenty of scripture regarding ‘tongue’ use. Unfortunately I’ve yet to memorize them word for word. Maybe it’s because then it would really cause me to be even more aware with no excuses?

By: mrsmouthy

mrsmouthy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:05:09 +0000

I’m sorry that was frustrating for you, but it comes across pretty funny. A guy answers the phone because it’s rude not to, yet he pretty much won’t talk to the person on the line because the store isn’t open? Was his name Beavis, by chance?

By: Dana K.

Dana K. — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:08:15 +0000

Ronnica, that’s great that you recognize all of that. I think when we feel like we are right, and someone accuses us of something that we know is not true, even if it is just turning in a video late, it’s tough to separate one’s emotions from the situation. I can’t say I wouldn’t have acted in the same way. This reminds me of the time I was late turning in a video, and they sent me a note saying if I turned it back in they would take away the charges and give me two free movie rentals. And I thought, why would anyone turn a video on time once they realize the policy. Anyways, it’s great to hear how God is working in you!

By: Ronnica

Ronnica — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:18:57 +0000

@Iva: Yeah, I hope that this guy isn’t like you and me. Or at least if he is, he was able to get a good laugh out of it!

@K-Lai: Thanks. I just want to make sure that I show that I am in fact human (something that people who know me in RL know all too well…)

@G. Zoe: It’s amazing how often I get mad/frusterated simply because I don’t have my own way. I see these patterns clearer in the children I work with, and try to help them see the sin in it and not just the injustice of it.

@Debbie: It’s hard to convey the tone of voice, but I certainly was rude. Nobody deserves to be talked to the way I talked to him.

@Pam: Me too!

By: » Of Eggs and Men - Ignorant Historian

» Of Eggs and Men - Ignorant Historian — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:48:06 +0000

[...] we headed to Sonic to enjoy one another’s company, and there I shared my story about Polite Video Store Dude. They definitely keyed in on the fact that it was a amicable guy that I was rude to. Yeah, [...]

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:16:41 +0000

I have a very hard time controlling my emotions. They get the better of me quite often. Something I struggle with on a daily basis.

By: debbie

debbie — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:10:24 +0000

I don’t even think you sounded rude! You just sounded level headed to me.

By: GZoe

GZoe — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:08:09 +0000

I found out a long time ago…the hard way…that things don’t always go my way. I can look back now and laugh. Now when these things happen, I WAIT and say, Okay, LORD, what are you telling me here. I am content in knowing HE always knows what is the right way.

By: K-Lai

K-Lai — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:58:44 +0000

I’ve always been very encouraged by your transparency and willingness to share your weaknesses. While you don’t wallow in those moments, you confess them and filter the experience through Scripture, so that God can change your attitudes and beliefs, rather than simply changing your behavior. I believe it encourages those around you too. To see that those who identify with Christ have their own issues but not content to remain in those failed patterns is an inspiration!