I had a lesson driven home to me yesterday. I was coming home from the grocery store yesterday evening and was in the left turn lane. I guess I was farther forward than I thought and it looked to cross traffic that I was in their lane. I was able to back up a little and correct my mistake, but not before I learned my lesson.

As I looked up and realized what was happening I looked into the trck passing in front of me to see a driver that was pointing at me and (from the looks of it) calling me a very unflattering name very loudly. And yes, his family was with me. It's funny how I saw this in slow motion as he passed. Sadly, the recognition passed between us after he called me this particularly unflattering name.

It was a deacon from my church.

Now, I do not post this because I think that because he is a deacon that he has to be perfect. Not at all, I am a sinner, same as him.

I post this because in my immediate reaction I judged him. And then the hammer came down. What had just transpired in front of my very eyes is why showing everyone grace all the time is sooooooo important. Even when someone makes a boneheaded move in traffic. You never know who is in the other car.

I have forgiven this man, though granted, I have lost a great deal of respect for him. But, I am grateful I learned my lesson. Now I just have to put it into action.