Walk in grace

Oh man! If I only could have learned this at a younger age! I haven’t always gotten this one right, and I certainly have not mastered how to do this in every situation. However, I hope that my words can inspire you to give it your best in whatever situation is in front of you at this very moment!

As I stood in line to grab a prescription I noticed a customer getting louder with the cashier. Even though I couldn’t hear her exact words, it was obvious that she was upset. By the end of that particular exchange in words, money, and prescriptions and it was my turn to step to the counter, I noticed the cashier was visibly shaken. She politely asked for my information then she stepped back and the tears began to stroll. In that very moment, I couldn’t help but to feel sorry for how she had been treated. She kept apologizing to me for being emotional, and I wanted to give her a hug and let her know it would be okay, but covid!

Right then, the best thing I could do was reassure her and show grace. I had already waited in line, 6 feet a apart with a mask on and now I had to decide if I was going to show grace and be patient, or if I was going to be harsh because I was tired and ready to go! I’m thankful I was able to put her feelings in front of mine and stand quietly while she composed herself. After all, what good would it have done to get mad?! And as I walked away I couldn’t help but reflect on different times of when I had been THAT person!

We’re not always going to know what others are going through! If we everyone walked around with signs, we would probably gladly treat them with kindness, grace, and mercy! But since that’s not ever going to be a thing, think of how much of a nicer world this would be if we walked in grace each and every day!