Patience

On Friday we were traveling down to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. If you know anything of the Shore, then you will know of the famous Chesapeake Bay Bridge back ups. We started to find ourselves in a backup around Rt 97 before Annapolis , Md. I began to look at the cars and saw every car imaginable. I put on loud music, and began to sing. Finally, I just decided to relax, and enjoy the trip.
Now I do not believe that I have road rage, but I usually get nervous when the cars back up. Often a driver will speed in front of me, like he is going some where. My hands start to get sweaty, as I hold the steering wheel tight. My wife sees me start to get uptight, and says" babe are you alright", in which, I say yes, I am fine, but really I am stewing inside.
This trip was different. I decided to try patience. I was cool, and calm. I smiled as the cars sped around my car. The bible says in Colossians 3:12" Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. After around 2 hours of backup we cruised over the big bridge towards our destination.
The whole weekend was great. I learning a big lesson. Start your trip with patience, and you will end your trip in peace. I am back at work today and I feel great. Try giving patience a chance in your life. You will see that you, like I did, find a whole new way to live. Have a great day.