This week we celebrate Kindness Week. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, to be kind means to have a sympathetic or helpful nature. It also indicates gentleness, compassion and affection. It’s a genuine reflection of the heart. 

We are surrounded by God’s kindness every day. Evidence of his kindness shows in our lives, in the Bible and in his character. Jesus set the ultimate example of kindness with his life. Following his example can be difficult, but God calls and equips believers to be kind. When we understand how important kindness is to God, we choose to interact with kindness with the world. 

Kindness is one of the ways you can tell from a person’s life if they are a follower of Christ. There are so many examples of kindness in the Bible, but one that reflects our students today can be found in Galatians, 22 But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these. Galatians 5:22-23 

Lord of unfailing love, my life is a living testimony to Your kindness and forgiveness.  

You redeemed me from an eternity separated from You when I did not deserve it.  

How then can I reflect unkindness toward anyone?  

Lord do not let it be so in my life. Kindness is the instrument of my Holy God, and I want to become a skilled user.  

Grant me knowledge, discernment, and precision to use kindness to cut out hatred, racism, indifference, inequality, and all the other afflictions that run rampant in humanity.  

Use me, Lord, to lead with Your kindness and to be Your catalyst for change.  

Amen.