Devotion - Thursday, September 3

I must say how impressed I was with the "Wisdom" passed on from our senior students at last night's LCM Dinner.  Define yourself by who your are - not merely what you do; take some leisure skills classes, it is okay to get a B; remember why you chose this major; you are here to get an education and a job; don't over commit; carry a stapler in your book-bag. All good advice for incoming and returning students.

Anna gave us great advice for everyone.  She spoke of being considerate toward your professors.  She spoke of remembering that they, like you, have a life outside of class and that that life may be experiencing a few bumps and bruises.  

A few years back, I was sent a placard which read:  "Remember that everyone you meet is facing demons of which you are totally unaware."  Too seldom do we stop to think about what the person we are interacting with may be facing.  The anger coming forth may be misplaced aggression.  The tears may be pent up emotions brought forth by the smallest of pin pricks.

Surely God hopes His servants would be cognizant of the larger context of the lives of others.  Surely, God's servants can remember to be kind and gentle and understanding.  Since God has been so gracious and understanding of us, ought we not show the same toward the rest of His children?

Good advice, Anna.