Small Minded People

  I have purposely stayed away from blogging these last few days.  It's not that I did not have anything I wanted to say; quite the opposite. I had so much on my mind and when I get this way I have to remember to be slow to speak lest I speak out of anger as opposed to reason.  I actually do try to live peaceably with all men but then there are those who have a way of getting on that certain nerve out of their ignorance or purposeful hatred.  My wife will be the first to tell anyone that I have a very low tolerance for messiness; especially if my intentions towards someone is sincere; but it's those small minded people, (those who make it their passion to find a reason as to why you are less better than they are or who make it their mission to use you up until you are literally parched), who irritate me the most. Perhaps this is why I am such a loner and not one who regularly congregates with others. 

  The scripture says "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone", (John 8:7). But I have learned that as with so many other words of wisdom this goes right over the head of many people who believe they have "got it together". It's because of this prevailing attitude that over the years I have learned to love those outside of the church more than those in the church.  When will they learn that simply dressing up in their Sunday best will not get them any extra points with God when they lack compassion, forgiveness, love, charity and inner truth?

  Whenever I read facebook postings from friends who are hurting or lonely or hoping for a better day my own heart goes to where they are. I want so badly to hold them and tell them that "This, too, shall pass". But all I can do is pray for them and hope they remember God when they come through their trial.

  I end this dialogue in my right mind and absent of anger and frustration. I simply know that it is necessary to always pray.
  Still loving you all,
  Dennis