“Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love?
These are the real questions. I
must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits,
here in this world and the life to come.”
~ Henri Nouwen
I live in a
community known for its erratic and not-so-nice drivers. That makes for interesting experiences every day
– whether it’s the honking from impatience or the gestures… So I was quite surprised on a recent morning
when a young man I let into the lane ahead of me flashed a peace sign with his
fingers. Of all the things I have seen
on the road, I have never had someone offer the sign of peace. It made me smile. I don’t know how much of a message he
intended to convey, but no matter. I
took it as a reminder of the season, and silently thanked him and wished him
well.
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