by Dona Hake
Earlier this week in my devotionals we were looking at being thankful for God given opportunities. We looked another day at being thankful for His grace at work in us. Yesterday I had shared about being thankful for where He has placed us, therefore, we will bloom where we are planted! Today we will look at being thankful for opportunities in which He can channel His kindness through us. I don’t know about you, but I feel quite honored to know that the Lord desires to use me everyday, and I am thankful for that!
I can remember a particular time in which I was on the receiving end of several acts of kindnesses. I praised God for those that decided to be obedient to His voice, and touch me in a kind way. Those kindnesses came to me and blessed me greatly in the midst of some obstacles. I felt like those acts of kindnesses in the midst of adversity was like the hand of God reaching down and blessing me and refreshing my soul. Are you positioning yourself each day to possibly be called upon to be a vessel of His love and kindness?
Today I am pondering in my heart how I can be used to be kind to those around me. I want to seek out those opportunities so I can lift someone up. 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 as we give, but the Lord is faithful to bless us abundantly. I leave you with 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 today to help us seek You about our time and how we use it. We desire to position ourselves that You are able to call upon us to be a vessel of kindness and love to that needy one in my path. Help me to see the one in need, and give me the words or show me the deed that You desire me to do. We give thanks to you for those divine opportunities, and we are grateful for how You choose to use us today! In Jesus Name, Amen!