Tag: #Kindness

Enemies: Why should we Love them?

In Romans 12:20-21, we are instructed to feed our enemies if they are hungry, give them something to drink if they are thirsty. We should not be like them, instead we should treat them with kindness.

How many of us would rather fight fire with fire 🔥? For many of us, that is probably our first instinct. However, that does not make it right. Being unkind toward others only makes them dislike us more and fuels their emotions against us.

It is better to treat others with kindness no matter how they treat us. Goodness and kindness always generates goodness and kindness. Just like they old saying “ Garbage in, Garbage out.” Positivity brings about positive outcomes. In other words, they best way to turn an enemy towards friendship is to shower them with love and kindness.

“Love you enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”

Matthew 5:44 NIV (New International Version)

We are commanded by God to love ❤️ our enemies. We are instructed to follow His example in loving those who seek to do us harm. Sometimes it is not easy to love someone, but that doesn’t mean we should treat them badly. We need to treat everyone, friend or foe, with love, respect, and kindness. By doing so, we are illustrating God’s love ❤️ and goodness towards them. It is by our example they’ll become aware of God’s love. It is God’s love that will lead them towards being kind to others, even you.

God bless. Be kind to all. Love everyone. God loves you! I appreciate y’all.

Changing The World

How am I changing the world? How are you changing the world? That is a thought-provoking question. One might think that they cannot do anything to change the world. But why not? To change the world does not mean you have to do something big or extraordinary to change the world. Each and every one of us can change the world one step, one thought, one act of kindness, one person at a time. It is the little things that we do every day in our lives that help to change the world.

When you assist a friend, help a neighbor, say a kind word to anyone you are helping to change the world. When you give a gift without expecting anything in return, when you cook a meal for someone in need, you are helping to change the world. A smile, a note of encouragement, a hug, being considerate and respectful of others are all ways we impact the world for change. We do not have to be famous, a politician, a pro-athlete, to make a difference in the world. The most effective changes occur in the small things, the daily moments of kindness we can demonstrate every day.

So, what am I doing to help change the world? I help my daughter out my watching my grandson so she can work. I send notes of encouragement to others. I recycle whenever possible. I try to reduce or eliminate my use of plastic as much as possible, which includes bringing my own reusable grocery bags to the store. I try to treat everyone with kindness. I spend time in nature walking and am considerate of others on and off the trails.

These are just a few things I do and a small example of what you could do to impact change in the world. All it takes it one step at a time, one act of kindness, one word of thanks, one smile. It is the simple things that make all the difference. Let us all work together and individually to change the world one step at a time.

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