HOW " KIND " ARE YOU ?

Good Morning To You, Welcome aboard,I'm so pleased that you have seen fit to come my way. Before another day comes and goes it will be my honor to share why we should be kind to others. KIND is being considerate as well as loving. Act in love toward your brothers and sisters in Christ, just as God acted in love by sending his son to die for your sins. " Be kind to one another, tenderhearted,forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you " ( Ephesians 4:32). Now if you're asked, have you as of yet tasted the Kindness of the Lord, with out a doubt we can all give a resounding yes. People have tried all kids of ways to please God, but God has made his wishes clear: He wants his people to be just, love kindness, and walk humbly with him. In your efforts to please God, examine these areas on a regular basis. Are you fair in your dealings with people? Do you show kindness to those who wrong you? Are you learning humility? Kindness is a by-product of living for God. A strategy to help you live for God day by day: (1) imitate Christ's compassionate,forgiving attitude; (2)let love guide your life; (3)let the peace of Christ rule in your heart;(4)always be thankful; (5)keep God's word in you at all times;(6) live as Jesus Christ's representative. I'm reminded of a wonderful story about a woman named Dorcas in the Word Of God who is synonymous to KIND ACTS. Dorcas made an enormous impact on her community by " abounding with deeds of Kindness and Charity," by making tunics and other clothing. When she passed,the room was filled with mourners, very likely many of the people she had helped. And when she was brought back to life, the news raced through-out the town. God uses great preachers like Peter and Paul, but he also uses those who have gifts of Kindness like Dorcas. Rather than wishing you had other gifts,make good use of the gifts God has given you. Until Next Time... Jim,