My focus has been off lately. They say 'don't sweat the small stuff' but that's more easily said than done. Isn't it the little irritations of daily life that get us so worked up? It makes me think of the song lyric 'where is the love, the love, the love?' Well I can surely tell you, don't look to me.
The ultimate show of love should be our focus and is found on the Cross. Why did Jesus have to die? We are born with a separated relationship to God because of our sin and sin nature. Jesus was the innocent sacrifice who paid our sin debt with His blood. There is no forgiveness without a blood sacrifice, the Bible says.
So when you're critical of others, remember how much it cost to forgive you. We all fall short and need a Savior who forgives all.