This morning, on my way to work, I followed a car with a sign in the back window that said, “Learning stick, sorry for any delay.” Knowing that, I stayed patient through the slow shifts and jerky starts. Honestly, they were doing pretty well for someone still learning.
But then I caught myself wondering: Would I have been just as patient if I hadn’t seen that sign? Probably not. And that hit me hard. Because the truth is, most people don’t wear signs that explain what they’re going through. You won’t see, “Going through a divorce.” “Lost a child.” “Feeling depressed.” “Just diagnosed with cancer.” If we could see people’s struggles written out, we would treat each other so much more gently. But we shouldn’t need a sign to show kindness. Everyone you meet is carrying something you can’t see, so let’s choose patience. Let’s choose grace. Let’s choose love – even when there are no signs to tell us. Copied
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12-13
Love is patient, love is kind. 1 Corinthians 13:4
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:1
Be kind and compassionate to one another. Ephesians 4:32