I was watching NBC News and the it was reported that this time of year we have "Random Acts of Kindness" and that this is what this time of year means.
I have a problem with that.
Random Acts of Kindness should NOT be confined to December, or Christmastime.
What we do during the Christmas season, all the gift giving, the helping, the being kind to others isn't something that should be only one time of the year. It should be all times.
Isn't that what Christ did? He did "random" acts of kindness by healing those who never asked for it, He gave the ultimate gift of salvation for all and He did things for people that no one else would do.
So why are we not doing this all the time? Why not buy the mocha for the person behind you in line, why not tell someone they dropped a $1 instead of putting it in your pocket.
Why not love people and do things for people like it was Christmas all year 'round? Why not treat everybody the way Christ did all year 'round?
What kind people are we really? (I am guilty of this too)
What this economy needs more than anything is not to separate the "poor" from the "rich" but without even thinking about reward for ourselves, giving to the less fortunate, because there is someone who is even poorer than you are.
Father God, I ask that we all take a lesson from Jesus and the selfless people in the world. Help us to help others, no matter the time of year, no matter what happens. Help us to realize that this world and everything in it isn't just for us alone, but for everyone, everywhere to share. And when we do not do kindness to others, remind us with conviction with the help of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name. Amen
May God Bless you this Christmas Season and to remember is isn't just about us.
Cody Marie
1 comment:
I agree with NBC. people do tend to show ARK this time of the year. I also agree with you, we should start doing it everyday regardless of the season's greetings.
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