When we walk by the Spirit, we will exhibit kindness. These are some aspects of kindness that we must express to others with the help of the Spirit. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef calls us to understand various facets of exhibiting kindness.
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[00:00:30] This place, it can be easy to forget our own past failures, weaknesses and needs and become
[00:00:35] insensitive to the struggles of others.
[00:00:38] So to practice kindness in these situations we must remember the people we once were and
[00:00:43] reach out to others to help them become the people God has created them to be.
[00:00:48] Full of abundant life, enjoy, resting and the grace of God.
[00:00:53] In talking with a troubled friend, we should apply Proverbs 12, 25.
[00:01:00] Anxiety weighs down the heart but a kind word cheers it up.
[00:01:05] Second, show kindness to yourself.
[00:01:08] Not as self-indulgence but as mercy.
[00:01:11] Ask God to forgive your sins, but don't dwell on them.
[00:01:15] Don't allow your past to dominate your present thinking.
[00:01:18] In addition, allow yourself to receive kindness from others.
[00:01:22] In doing so, you are giving someone else an opportunity to experience more of God's
[00:01:26] joy and fulfillment in their own lives.
[00:01:30] Let's pray together.
[00:01:31] God teaches us to be empathetic, help us to remember where we came from and to encourage
[00:01:37] others.
[00:01:38] Help us to also show ourselves mercy and receive kindness from others.
[00:01:42] We pray this in the name of Jesus, amen.
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