Unselfishness

Heavenly Father,

    Our world is so harsh and self-centered, Lord.  Most days we hear lots of 'me', 'I' and 'my.'  It is truly sad to know we are so self-absorbed while we dwell in a world that is aching for a positive word, a considerate gesture or an expression of kindness.  I pray these loved ones and I will grow in kindness and consideration. There is no loss and only gain in being good to others. Nothing could be more Christ-like than to extend a caring hand.  Kindness softens hearts and is contagious.  I pray that our children and all our family will be wrapped in authentic kindness and consideration and if these attributes do not come naturally, may we all be diligent about refining them within ourselves. Holy Spirit, keep us mindful of being kind until it is an authentic overflow from our hearts.  

In Jesus' Name, Amen

 

^{Romans 12:10-19 (The Message)}  Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.  Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.  Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they’re happy; share tears when they’re down. Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.  Don’t hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you’ve got it in you, get along with everybody. Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. “I’ll do the judging,” says God. “I’ll take care of it.”

 

The hardest thing for God to do is to make a man kind – Dwight L Moody

Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence and learning. – Frederick Faber

When McDonalds first set up shop in the Soviet Union, the company had to teach cashiers to smile and say thank you  - courtesies not required back when all stores were government monopolies - The Christian in Today’s Culture, Charles Colson

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Forever and Always ~