People can (and will) influence your moods. They can do something nice and make you happy, or they can do the opposite cause you to be upset. Yesterday, the latter happened to me and I was definitely offset by that person and in my opinion, their obvious lack of manners. In these types of situations, one aspect alone is very important i.e. that you don't give root to any severe anger.
Last night as I heard Joel Osteen speaking on this same topic and he commented, "If someone cuts you off in traffic, say to the Lord, 'Lord I hope that person has a blessed day'". Or "if someone does something to offend you, ask the Lord to bless that person." This of course tends to be anything but our first reaction, but to put it simply, is it the right thing to do. By asking God to bless that person immediately, I believe it helps you to see the bigger picture and not allow people to so easily dictate your mood.
God also warns about carrying this anger with you in Ephesians when it is stated, "'Be angry, and do not sin' do not let the sun go down on your wrath". I will leave this verse with you, and pray that you have a blessed and HAPPY week.
Take care! :-)
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