Reflect
Making a quick cell phone search to check facts about a popular singer—that’s all I was doing. My friend interpreted it as a chance to prove her wrong, calling me “rude” for using my phone while we were at dinner. Stung by her label, I put the phone down, diverting our conversation to a new topic, ashamed that I had upset her.
Pray
Forgiving God,
Help me shake off my confusion at this incident.
Allow me to see my actions from my friend’s perspective.
I had not meant to one-up her, but since she saw my actions that way, I try to feel her pain.
Help me let go of my irritation and continue to be an open listener to a longtime friend.
Act
Search your heart for a lingering resentment about a difficult encounter or conversation, recent or longstanding. Sit in a quiet space to remember details, then consciously let it go.
