Road Rage When Did This Become Okay?

Today shook me more than I expected. I was driving—following all the rules, not speeding (well okay I was going 5 over), not weaving in and out—and out of nowhere, someone rolled down their window and screamed at me. Profanities. Hands flying. Face red with anger. All because… I was obeying the speed limit?

Y’all, I wasn’t even the one driving erratically. I was just trying to get where I was going safely. And yet, I was the target of someone’s full-blown road rage episode. It rattled me. It took everything in me not to react, not to cry, not to let it steal my peace. But truth be told, it did—for a little bit. I had to sit in the parking lot afterward and just breathe.

When did it become okay to shout profanities out of your car window like that? When did we become so angry, so impatient, so entitled on the road? If you’re that late to an appointment or that worked up over a traffic light, I can only imagine the kind of weight you’re carrying. And honestly, I’m not even mad anymore. I’m just sad—for you. I’m praying for you.

Because here’s the thing: life’s too short to let a stranger’s rage ruin your peace. And it’s too precious to carry around that much anger. So I’m choosing calm over chaos today. Grace over reaction. And yes, even prayers over pettiness.

To the person who screamed at me today—I truly hope you find some peace. And to the rest of us: drive kind. Be patient. And remember, there’s a real person behind every wheel.

#SouthernStrong #ChooseGrace #BeKindOnTheRoad #PeaceOverPetty

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