Kindness

“Show yourselves kind to one another, merciful, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” ~ Ephesians 4:32

As followers of Christ, we have been blessed by a love that knows no bounds, we have been freely given the gift of grace and forgiveness, we understand what mercy is because of how our loving Heavenly Father has always treated us, and we are blessed everyday by His unmatched kindness. So, how about we share these gifts with which we have been blessed?

It is in our sincere kindness, the care we take, and the love we show to others that Christ really can shine through us. The Greeks defined kindness as the attitude of the mind which thinks as much of its neighbor’s affairs as it does of its own. Kindness has learned the secret of looking outwards all the time, rather than inwards. It actually notices the needs of others and places them of a higher importance than our own.

In our busy lives filled with obligations, tasks, and responsibilities, can we really take the time to show this level of kindness? Yes! Opportunities to show kindness are right in our pathways each day. We just need to ask Christ to help us not overlook them and to provide us with a heart for displaying His love.

My prayer is that we show Christ’s version of true kindness each day. That we not miss a single opportunity to let His love be reflected through our words, our actions, and our hearts. And that with each act of kindness, others are drawn closer to Him.

Who might be in need of your kindness today?