Kindness is a virtue that is characterized by good and
charitable behavior with a pleasant disposition and concern for others. The act
of kindness shows a loving attitude towards others. It is beneficial to both
the one giving and the one receiving the kindness and results in contentment
and relaxation.
Rate yourself. How kind are you to others…in your home, your
family, your circle of friends, your neighborhood, your church, and your
community? What kind actions do you appreciate that others have shown towards
you and your family? God expects, actually requires, us to love kindness. Are
we doing that?
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| Are you kind...or kinda like a flowering prickly pear? |
I have always appreciated the sweet smiles of several people
at the church that I attend—no matter what they always have a kind word of greeting
and a pleasant attitude towards everyone that attends, but one lady in
particular has become a special friend. We share encouraging scripture, pray
frequently for each other’s families and meet a couple of times a year for tea
or lunch. Our kindness to each other has bonded us as friends. When I noted
that she came to church without her husband I invited her to the Sunday School
class for women worshipping alone. She has become such an integral part of that
class, encouraging others. Humbly, she reminds me at least once a year that I
invited her to that group. I am grateful for her for the encouragement she has
given me with my writing and the heartfelt prayers that she regularly lifts up
for my grandchildren. The Lord has inspired her to lead a prayer ministry for
our church that has been dynamic. Prayer is powerful. And prayer with kindness
is truly significant. What is desirable
in a man (or woman) is his kindness…. Proverbs 19:22. Kindness
is one of the traits of Jesus that we most want to emulate. Train up your
children in kindness.
Kindness
begins with good manners, so start by discussing good manners. Saying “please,”
“thank you,” “I’m sorry” and “you’re welcome” are the cornerstones to good
manners. You must be a good example and hold your children accountable to
proper manners. It is a wise thing to do.
Lord – Thank you for Your kindness and for being
such a good example to us. Inspire us with ways that we can serve others with
Your kindness.
© 2016 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT)
unless otherwise noted.
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