In Dr. Carlson's book, "Overcoming Hurts and Anger," on the last page of the book he talks about being loving. The essence of the Bible teaches us that God loved us so much that he gave his only son, his most precious gift. Sometimes life feels overwhelming, too many places to go, too much to do, too much stress, too much hurt, too much anger, too much unknown. But when we rest on God and realize that he first loved us and that is enough for all of us.
We all have hurts and anger, some of us know our limits, some of us don't. With age comes nothing, in my opinion, you could be old, feeble and unkind or you could be old, able, and kind. The chapter talks about never taking your own revenge. If you are kind to your enemies in effect, God says you will reap hot coals upon their head. Never loose your cool, your temper because someone needs something from you. It's up to you to decide if you're gonna give it to them or not. Sometimes we are able and sometimes we are unable. So, in effect, do not be overcome by evil, rather overcome evil with good.
We've never walked in anyone else's shoes besides our own. So don't judge another for the moccasins that they wear. In other words, don't be judgmental with how others deal with their stress, hurt, and anger. Only be concerned if it is unhealthy.
Remember, in our everyday lives we were not promised a rose garden and even those have thorns. But we were reminded that God loves us so much and forgives us our daily sins, maybe perhaps we should give ourselves a BREAK as well.
