Job 6; 14 ''“Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.''
As humans, we communicate with each other by our speech, bodily gestures and looks. Is kindness infiltrated into these acts to others that we encounter? Kindness is one of the fruits of the Spirit, but do we bear it? Without kindness, no act is truly done in love.
''In most cases, kindness is not beyond any of us because it usually costs no money. It may take the sacrifice of time and energy. It may require the discipline to be thoughtful of others' needs and to make the effort to act. How much is required to cultivate smiling rather than frowning? to pay a visit? to say a word of encouragement or comfort? to show friendliness by warmly and sincerely shaking hands?''
Kindness is kind of like a good first impression, you either show it or blow it. Do unto others, as you'd have them do to you.
Kindness is underrated in our country - we have a "me first" mentality. Thanks for the reminder that just taking the time to visit a neighbor or smile at a stranger can make a difference. I think you and Karla set the bar pretty high for showing kindness to others...
ReplyDeleteAmen to Cathie's comment! A favorite saying is, "It's not what you say, but how you say it."
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