I saw someone litter right in front of me. I went through every emotion until I forgave him
While riding home from the gym I was sitting at a stoplight and in the car directly behind me, I saw them throw out a full cup of soda out the window and onto the street. Then I saw them roll up the window and not do anything about their litter. I was so angry. I thought about hurting the man behind me. I can sometimes become a physically violent man when I come into conflict. He ended up following me most of my route home. I kept looking back at him, staring at his face fantasizing how I could hurt him.
Then I snapped out of it. I realized I needed to control my hatred for others. At the next stop light I decided to pray.
"Lord Jesus, help me forgive this man like you have forgiven others. Guide me in ways of peace and take away my anger. Bless this man who upset me and guide us to what is good. Amen."
Then I felt a great deal of peace. Mostly that this was now out of my hands. I forgave him for wronging me and brought peace upon myself.