I had to escape. They were dropping
sticky garbage on everyone in the room. We all just sat there. Some looked
uncomfortable, but said nothing. Some seemed curious. Others leaned forward in
their chairs and opened their ears and eyes to receive more.
”I
am not a public garbage can.” I thought.”
I do not have the controls on the television, nor do I have the right to
control what they chose. But I do have the right to determine what goes into my
mind and spirit.”
Doctor’s offices! Nail salons! Almost
every public place I visited that week had a television blasting with sounds
and pictures. Whatever happened to silence?
This TV program was over the top. There was no other place to wait while
they repaired my car so I decided to go outside and walk. I walked past a NO
SMOKING sign, and mumbled. Too bad you
don’t have a NO GARBAGE sign.
The sunshine and the gentle wind provided
a cleansing atmosphere as I walked and fumed. “Lord, cleanse me from the images
and words I just heard.” I still didn’t feel at peace. Then I realized I had to
forgive them. “Okay Lord, I forgive them. They don’t know what they are
doing.” My anger subsided. A bird
chirped and seemed to tell me I had made a good decision.
Scripture:
“Here is a last piece of advice. If you believe in goodness and if you value
the approval of God, fix your minds on the things which are holy and right and
pure and beautiful and good.” Philippians 4:8 (J.B. Phillips)
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