I remember a few dates without needing a reminder on my phone or a note on my calendar. Family birthdays, my anniversary, and national holidays are indelibly written into my mind. Two other dates find their place there too. Those are the days I lost my best friend in an accident, and I lost my dad to a stroke. Whenever those days roll around, I am filled with a sadness that I cannot wholly explain to you until you have lost someone you deeply love too.

Recently, one of those dates popped up for me, and I found myself sitting in front of my computer with an overwhelming sense of sadness and loss. A couple of times, I started crying as I was deep in thought about my loved ones.

Why do I tell you this? Because everyone has a few of those days on their calendar when their hearts begin to hurt. For some, it brings moments of grief; for others, joy; and for some, it is the source of anger.

As a Christian, there are many reasons to be kind and give grace to every person you meet. One of those reasons is that you never know what emotions someone is bringing to this date. While this may be just another day for you, for them, it conjures up feelings from deep inside their soul.

This day holds no extra significance for me, but I will be sensitive to the fact that this might be an important date for you.