What is true kindness all about? 

You might think kindness is just about “being nice”, but that’s not where it starts. True kindness is about letting yourself feel that same kind of painful sympathy that Jesus felt, and then doing something about the problem. That’s what Jesus did. He felt her pain, then fixed it by raising her son from the dead! 

Of course, we can’t raise someone from the dead, and it sometimes feels like you can’t do anything about the things that are wrong in this world. 

The first thing to do is to ask God to help you feel his compassion for the person. 

When you feel true compassion, God will show you what to do next. He might ask you to hug a friend or make some cookies for a neighbour. . . even just sit quietly with someone who’s sad. Through Jesus, you have the power to bring life-changing kindness to your world.   

When in recent times have you been kind to one another.......especially someone who is weak or vulnerable? Can you now recognise God working through you? 

Dear Lord,  

Grant me the ability to speak kindly, respond gently and at times, hold my tongue. I want my actions and reactions ot please You and reflect You and Your love.  

In Jesus’ name, Amen