Kindness (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Kindness                                                                                 Day 60

He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

Proverbs 14:31

We strive most days to improve ourselves, our financial security, and our position in life. Along the way, there may be the temptation to look down on or discount those who are not making the same strides that we are making. It is easy to impose our own experiences, expectations, and backgrounds onto their situations. We may ask why has he or she chosen to remain in or give in to that lifestyle. We may wonder what mistakes have they made to cause them to struggle or to be in their circumstances.

Instead of examining for fault in the lives of others, let us seek ways that we can bless others. While we are taking time to criticize, we may be failing to recognize the opportunities God has provided for us to help others. We may be missing chances to share knowledge that God has blessed us to have. How many families and children might be impacted if we stopped sharing opinions and started sharing time? You may need to take the time and consider, “Where would you be if there was not a blessing in your past or in the past of your family long ago?”

To honor our God is to honor His ways. So, let us honor Him in how we treat others. This day, let us have mercy on those in need. Let us seek to serve others with a spirit of kindness. Let us remember the mercy and grace God has shown toward us. 

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