LOVING KINDNESS
Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
The world is in a mess right now with no end in sight. The news is scary, relationships are hard, and kindness seems to be on the endangered species list. But we have hope. We believe it is possible to carry ourselves with grace and dignity, even in a culture aiming to celebrate anger and division. We have an opportunity to raise and be kind and impact all the people we encounter and the world.
These are the kinds of everyday heroes we need right now. And here is where you can make a difference. You do not need a cape to become this kind of hero or unique influence, advanced education, or special technology. This job is not exclusively for the experts. In fact, all amateurs are welcome.
There is one requirement to be a kindness hero. To be willing. In fact, all you need to do is show up, start small, and keep at it.
Before you start, there is one disclaimer: We cannot do this on our own.
There is a difference between an empowered person and one who is in-powered by the Holy Spirit. This is not a pep talk and not a list of feel-good mantras to build up your confidence in your abilities.
We need to remember whose we are and where our true strength and ability come from.
If Jesus is not the source of our actions toward others, being kind will come from a selfish, me-focused attitude. Kind toward others, expecting them always to be kind back and most likely getting our feelings hurt when they do not. This does not change a thing.
“For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.” (Titus 3:3)
Kindness is learned. It does not come naturally. Because of sin’s damage, we can not love others well, but that is only part of the story. The good part comes next.
“But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,” (Titus 3:4-5)
Even though we did not deserve it, Jesus responded with goodness and kindness. He is the ultimate example of kindness. We can respond to other people with kindness because we have received kindness ourselves and not just any kindness, but the most giving display of kindness in human history.
That is just how loved we are. We start living lives of kindness and purpose when we realize exactly how much God loves those around us.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
This is where the Holy Spirit invites us to move from a me-first mentality into a faith-first mentality. We need His help to see the people around us as who they can be in Jesus.
When we submit our lives to His plan, God will take our small acts of kindness and multiply them in ways that we cannot imagine. All it takes is a cheerful person or a whistling stranger to turn our day around. Who knows who you will inspire to treat others well because of your example. Trust the ripple effect. Believe it, and do your part.
Are you living a life of kindness?
Heavenly Father, As I submit my life to Your plan, You will take my small acts of kindness and multiply them in ways that I cannot imagine. I live my life of kindness and purpose when I realize exactly how much You love those around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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