2 Corinthians 6:8 and 10 (NLT) We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us. ... Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.
Ephesians 5:32 (NLT) Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Colossians 3:12-13 (NLT) Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Sometimes I fear we have lost the ability to show simple kindness to others. Kindness is not impatient. Kindness is not irritable. Kindness is not rude and does not snap at others. Kindness does not gossip or spread rumors. Kindness shows compassion. Kindness holds the door for someone else. Kindness allows someone with less items to go in front of us in the grocery line. Kindness offers a word of compliment or encouragement. Kindness smiles. Kindness both forgives and forgets. Kindness says, “Thank you.”
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Forgive us for allowing kindness to be on the endangered species list of our hearts. In loving kindness you have forgiven us for all our many flaws. In the coming New Year, may we be your faithful people—the ones who are unafraid to show kindness to others.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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