by Dona Hake
I am thinking today about the kindness of the Lord flowing through us. Have you ever felt so weary from a battle you are walking through, and someone speaks an encouraging word or a kind word into your soul? It is such a blessing when you are touched by an act of kindness especially if you are running out of energy to do that which is required of you. May we look for and seize opportunities to be kind to someone today.
The interesting fact about kind deeds and words is that they cost us not one penny to give. Yes, it may cost our time and energy but as we give, the Lord is faithful to bless us abundantly. I want to share this most beautiful quote from a woman that I greatly admire and esteem. Mother Teresa was truly an example of being a vessel of God’s love and kindnesses.
“Let no one ever come to you without leaving
better and happier. Be the living expression of
God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness
in your eyes, kindness in your smile.”
— Mother Teresa
Lord, we ask you to help us to be vessels of Your kindness this day. Help us to recognize and seize opportunities to give kindness to one in need. May we submit to Your plans for us that we can be used by You to touch someone’s heart. We thank you that we can be the living expression of Your wonderful love to the one that needs it most.