better write before I forget

I was driving. I could see a car in the next lane signaling to come into my lane. I slowed down, he was very hesitant. I nearly stopped driving completely so that he could pass, but I decided that he wasn't going to, so I sped up. After that, I looked at my rearview mirror and saw that there was no cars behind me. He was waiting for me to pass before entering my lane. I thought I was kind, doing him a favour. But if I had remained, he might have been stuck in traffic when the next wave of cars come after me.

Lesson learnt: don't be presumptous. A lot of times, we feel the need to do something for someone. Sometimes we think we know better. Maybe not. It may be out of goodwill and good intention. But the timing may not be right. Another example: I see an elderly cleaner being diligent picking up trash. My heart breaks to see people her age still working. I decided to pass some money to her. My intention was good. Someone equally in need of money saw that sum of money passed to her. He knocked her over and took all her money from her. She was fine, at peace and physically well before I passed the money to her. Now she's not only penniless, she's injured.

When we feel an urge to do something, it does not always mean that the Holy Spirit's prompting. Our emotions can be deceiving at times. Pray for wisdom. Pray for discernment. Walk in step with Jesus. His timing is perfect. He is always on time.
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