I was thinking about one word today and that is the word KIND!
2Peter 1:5-7
5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love[1]
Being kind is to be thoughtful of others in how we see and treat them, and the act of being compassionate and considerate in our everyday lives. We will all face challenges and test as we go through life here on this earth but know this that God has a plan that is eternal!
Kindness does not just happen, but it is something that must be practiced daily and requires constant evaluations of the heart. You must have a desire to be kind!
There is so much anger in our world and it is reflected in our homes, communities, churches, schools, jobs…. But that should not control the disposition of who you truly are.
Kindness can only come from the heart of one who has peace and has a positive outlook tempered by God’s description of what love is.
Being kind is not just an act of doing good when you feel it is appropriate, even though that is a byproduct of kindness, but it is having the mindset of calmness and rest with having total confidence in God.
It is not living in anxiety, bitterness, and fear because we are operating by your own values of who deserves to feel your love or wrath fury and rage.
There are many that are so angry, and they suppress their feelings and try to mask them with acts of kindness to make people think that they are happy.
When you are at peace with yourself and understand God’s plan for your life you begin to see that there is a joy inside that can’t be extinguished with all the hate, jealousy, and negativity around you. When you have found the love that God has intended for all mankind and understand His peace that surpass all our understanding, it will guard your heart and your mind. You won’t just profess but will possess God’s unconditional love it will become a way of life that causes you to have the compassion of Christ Jesus.
So many marriages are the bed of unkindness and it has taken root. Then a battle begins against the one you are supposed to love with all your heart and the heart becomes harder and harder. Plotting and sabotage now becomes the practice of the husband and wife, and the act of kindness becomes a distant memory.
You must choose to have a Godly heart and by the power of the Holy Spirit one can truly be the kind and compassionate individual that is truly happy.
This is why the bible tells us to mortify the deeds of the flesh and bring our bodies under subjection, you must get control of your thoughts and not allow your mind to think evil but train your mind to have good thoughts.
If you find yourself bitter, frustrated, and angry it is time evaluate and see that God has a better plan for your life and He has made it available to everyone that desires to have peace. Peace is a choice and if you desire change there is a way out and God has provided it through Jesus Christ and by the Holy Spirit you have the power within you.
Prayer:
Father God, first please forgive me for my heart of unkindness and not displaying your attributes of love. I see and realize that I need a change in my life, and I ask you to help me change my ways, I open my heart and yield my will to your will. Help me to practice kindness from my heart and not just an act that I do. I know that you have given me the power by the Holy Spirit, and I receive your help to be the man / woman/ boy/ girl that you have created me to be. I relinquish the bitterness and anger and allow your peace in my heart today. I will change my associations and acquaintances and choose to fellowship those of like faith. I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
Thank you that you are perfecting me right now as I pray, and this I ask in Jesus name.
Amen
Colossians 3:12-17
Ephesians 4:31-32
Galatians 5:22-23
2Peter 1:5-7
5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love[1]
Being kind is to be thoughtful of others in how we see and treat them, and the act of being compassionate and considerate in our everyday lives. We will all face challenges and test as we go through life here on this earth but know this that God has a plan that is eternal!
Kindness does not just happen, but it is something that must be practiced daily and requires constant evaluations of the heart. You must have a desire to be kind!
There is so much anger in our world and it is reflected in our homes, communities, churches, schools, jobs…. But that should not control the disposition of who you truly are.
Kindness can only come from the heart of one who has peace and has a positive outlook tempered by God’s description of what love is.
Being kind is not just an act of doing good when you feel it is appropriate, even though that is a byproduct of kindness, but it is having the mindset of calmness and rest with having total confidence in God.
It is not living in anxiety, bitterness, and fear because we are operating by your own values of who deserves to feel your love or wrath fury and rage.
There are many that are so angry, and they suppress their feelings and try to mask them with acts of kindness to make people think that they are happy.
When you are at peace with yourself and understand God’s plan for your life you begin to see that there is a joy inside that can’t be extinguished with all the hate, jealousy, and negativity around you. When you have found the love that God has intended for all mankind and understand His peace that surpass all our understanding, it will guard your heart and your mind. You won’t just profess but will possess God’s unconditional love it will become a way of life that causes you to have the compassion of Christ Jesus.
So many marriages are the bed of unkindness and it has taken root. Then a battle begins against the one you are supposed to love with all your heart and the heart becomes harder and harder. Plotting and sabotage now becomes the practice of the husband and wife, and the act of kindness becomes a distant memory.
You must choose to have a Godly heart and by the power of the Holy Spirit one can truly be the kind and compassionate individual that is truly happy.
This is why the bible tells us to mortify the deeds of the flesh and bring our bodies under subjection, you must get control of your thoughts and not allow your mind to think evil but train your mind to have good thoughts.
If you find yourself bitter, frustrated, and angry it is time evaluate and see that God has a better plan for your life and He has made it available to everyone that desires to have peace. Peace is a choice and if you desire change there is a way out and God has provided it through Jesus Christ and by the Holy Spirit you have the power within you.
Prayer:
Father God, first please forgive me for my heart of unkindness and not displaying your attributes of love. I see and realize that I need a change in my life, and I ask you to help me change my ways, I open my heart and yield my will to your will. Help me to practice kindness from my heart and not just an act that I do. I know that you have given me the power by the Holy Spirit, and I receive your help to be the man / woman/ boy/ girl that you have created me to be. I relinquish the bitterness and anger and allow your peace in my heart today. I will change my associations and acquaintances and choose to fellowship those of like faith. I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
Thank you that you are perfecting me right now as I pray, and this I ask in Jesus name.
Amen
Colossians 3:12-17
Ephesians 4:31-32
Galatians 5:22-23