Petty

Alas, I am not talking about this guy (RIP Tom Petty). I am talking about petty people. Is anyone else tired of this seemingly endless attitude? The "If things don't go my way, I am going to take my toys and go home." mentality? An automatic reaction of spitefulness when faced with a decision that does not go in one's particular favor? The "I am going to do what I can to sabotage your efforts" frame of mind? 

I know I a guilty of this sometimes. In today's world, it can be hard not to be petty. Difficult not to react to circumstances. And, sometimes, occasions practically scream for a less than gracious response. The hard part is making the effort to rise above the urge to be petty. There are days when I fight the urge more times than I like to admit. 

Faced with a show of pettiness from someone else, I have to make a choice. And I pray that my choice is this: