So because I am not working at the moment, I have more free time and am able to go run errands during the day. Well, today I went to Walmart to pick up a few items, and I really wanted to share something I witnessed.
I was waiting in the checkout line while the man in front of me was finishing his purchase. He ran his credit card through the machine, and the cashier then asked to see his ID. The gentleman then got angry at the cashier for asking for his ID. The cashier explained to the man that it was store policy to ask for the ID when a credit card is used. The gentleman then snapped back that no one asked for his ID yesterday or the day before, or the day before that, etc. The cashier remained calmed, finished the transaction and told the man to have a nice day and the man stomped off angrily while mumbling what I am sure were not nice things.
Have people really forgotten that we are all human and that sometimes we make mistakes? Sometimes we remember to do certain things and sometimes we forget. It makes me sad when we lose sight that no one is perfect. Only God and Christ are perfect.
The world would be a much better place if we all just stepped back and remembered that we are all just trying to do the best we can and that we all make mistakes sometimes. Let us all try to be better and have patience with one another.
Also, when I witnessed this happening in the store, and was reminded that we are all human, I was also reminded of a talk from the last General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, the Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church gave the talk titled, "Come, Join with Us." I would encourage all my fellow LDS friends to refresh your memories and read that talk here. And even if you aren't LDS, you can feel free to read it as well. I love the message that is shared. Please, open your minds and your hearts to the overall message of what President Uchtdorf shared. I know it to be true.
Again, let us remember to have patience and remember that we all make mistakes and aren't perfect. Have a great day!
