Random Acts of Kindness
Today's Devotional Reading: Col. 1-4
December 7, 2009
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." (Colossians 3:12)
TODAY'S WORD
A reporter was interviewing people whose homes had been destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. An interesting theme emerged. Each person said that although they didn't know their neighbors before the storm hit, they had since become friends. This all took place as they helped each other out whenever they could. They gave each other water, helped clear debris, and watched each other's children. One woman who never even took the time to cook her own meals before the storm now prepared dinner for 25 neighbors in her RV because she was the only one who had a working stove.
Sometimes tragedy brings out the best in us. We can be very generous when the need is desperate and obvious. But we need to remember that there are people all around us who are facing the desperate storms of life and their needs may not be so obvious. We may have to look a little bit harder to see how they are hurting and determine how we can help.
We encourage you to keep your eyes and your heart open to those you meet each day. Begin to focus on how you can be a blessing to others. Maybe it is something as simple as speaking a kind word or taking someone groceries. Look for opportunities to do random acts of kindness; these are expressions of God's love to the world. One thing for certain, as we meet the needs of others God will meet all of your needs in ways you never imagined.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
God, open my eyes to the suffering that is all around me. I am Your ambassador and there is much work to be done! In times of tragedy and times of peace, put before me the people who need to experience Your love so that I might be a blessing in their lives. In Jesus' name, Amen.
We sure love you!
Eric & Rita
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