Choose Kindness

Becoming lost or disoriented is a common experience. As we travel the roads of this life, we are forced to travel new paths. We sometimes feel we have lost our way, our perspective, and our connection to God… and each other. It provides great encouragement when someone chooses to show kindness. We can choose kindness.

Reality of Life

While the Bible provides clear direction, it is not always easy to apply it’s truths to our daily lives. There are moments, for all of us, when the reality of living can really jar our soul. Have you ever prayed for something, that was the most important thing to you, and God did not answer in a way that made any sense at all. I have. 

Because we love Jesus, we are called to take care of one another. 

We are the hands and feet of Jesus. We can best show our love for him by caring for one another. The care that we provide for our community is a powerful, holy example of carrying others through the difficulties of life. Often our words are less important than the care given in a hug, in doing household chores, and spending time to visit. Just like Peter, we are all called to take care of one another because we love Jesus. We are all called to share kindness because we love him. 

Kindness is one of the Fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22:23. By displaying this fruit, people will know that we are the children of God. In so doing, we are displaying a family resemblance and helping others find God.

Overcome Evil with Good

In Romans we are told, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21). Yes, there is evil in the world. We have all suffered, felt betrayed, been let down. And, we can all find ourselves closing our heart to doing good for others. We think, that’s people for you, you try to help and this is the thanks you get. So, you just quit. Or, you find yourself thinking I try to live a life for God, but only get disappointment in return.

So, you drift away. But, here is a truth, the evil is not God’s fault. We live in a world damaged by sin, because of the first man Adam. One day this will change. We will have new bodies and live in a city where the Son of God is the only light needed. But, until then we are to “…overcome evil with good.” 

Kindness is a choice! Every day, we have a choice as to which type of person we want to be. Do we want to be part of an evil, hate-filled world, or do we want to be kind and loving? The more we choose kindness, the more our once-closed hearts are cracked open wide. We are adding to the kindness in the world. We are overcoming evil with good. Lord, help us to choose kindness.

“The third time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ He said, ‘Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my sheep.’”

John 21:17

Also, see Lost and Alone.

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