One-minute read.
God desires a heart response from us, freely and willingly showing kindness to others for Him. Left to our devices, when someone hurts us, we may not show mercy. However, as we surrender our lives to Jesus and become more like Him, we should become more likable people. Walking humbly with the Lord means recognizing His constant presence in our lives and God’s awareness of our actions.
Watching the final of the US Open Golf tournament, it rained during the last part of the event, causing havoc for the players. As I watched the leaders fall, losing their hold on the title, their reaction amazed me. Yes, they showed frustration and disappointment in their play, but they also showed mercy for their fellow athletes, recognizing they all shared the pain of those moments. Freely giving kindness to their comrades, no one acted meanly; good athletes in the arena.
In the game of life, we have a choice of how we respond to the circumstances we find ourselves in today. We can choose kindness, to act justly and love mercy, walking humbly with our Creator. The more we practice God’s ways, the more natural they will become, sharing the Lord’s unconditional grace and mercy with all.
Journal Question:
When have you refused to offer mercy to someone?
Random Act of Kindness:
How can you freely give kindness and mercy away today?
