Monday, May 12, 2014

Choose kindness.

One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. (Acts 3:1-8 NIV)

Kindness is being interested in what's good for someone else.  Peter & John gave us an example of paying attention to people around you.  It's always best to choose to display kindness.   Sometimes it's easier to be kind to strangers than it is your own family because you can be so close and have hurts and hang ups within your relationships that hold you back.  Choose kindness today for all people and be blessed.  


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