KINDNESS

"In my neck of the woods" this weekend an unwanted, but expected guest is about to arrive - Hurricane Irma. Rightfully so, ears are glued to the news to find out when and where she is going to make her arrival. In the eye of the storm kindness has also surface. Many thousands are preparing to give, share, and most of all, pray for those in her path. I am thankful for these acts of kindness! This storm could

be horrendous for many!

I don't know much about the storm but I know a lot about kindness.

• Kindness is contagious
• Kindness is meant to heal, not hurt
• Kindness is compassion without judgement 
• Kindness is giving without expectation

Kindness brings hope to a world of hopelessness, encouragement to those that are discourage, light in the darkest hour, love in place of hate, and life in place of death. Kindness is part of the "fruit of the Spirit" that never decays and God's "loving kindness is better then life!"

Mark Twain once stated, "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." 

The Apostle Paul wrote, "Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, KINDNESS, humility, gentleness, and patience" (Colossians 3:12 NLT).

Prayer: Lord, help me to put on the garment of kindness, so that others may see You through me.
Stay safe in the midst of the storm, and be kind one to another.