Love in Action

Love is patient and kind. (1 Corinthians 13:4 ESV)

 Kindness is love in action, love translated into simple everyday terms. It’s being considerate of others. It’s living the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It’s turning a blind eye to the flubs and foibles of others. It’s being as tenderhearted and forgiving toward others as God is with you.

 Kindness generates goodwill. Your kind words and kind deeds tell others that their happiness and well-being are important to you, and that makes them want to respond in like manner. Kindness is one of the hardest things to give away, because it’s nearly always returned.

 Kindness costs nothing, but can accomplish so much. A kind smile or a kind word can make all the difference in the world to someone who’s having a hard day. A little bit of love goes such a long way! Kindness is a language that everyone understands

 As Christians, we are ambassadors of God’s love to others; the kindness we show conveys God’s love and care, and helps draw and win them to Him. —Rafael Holding [1]

 You may be sorry that you spoke,
Sorry you stayed or went,
Sorry you won or lost,
Sorry that so much was spent.
But as you go through life you’ll find
You’re never sorry you were kind. —Herbert V. Prochnow

[1] Rafael Holding Anchor Kindness counts!