“And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.’” (Matthew 26:39)
Random Acts of Kindness
Here are a few unexpected things you may have recently experienced:
a neighbor bringing you a container of savory homemade soup;
a friend gifting you with a loaf of her freshly-baked bread;
help from a never-before met distant neighbor walking her dog stepping up and helping you bag a huge pile of leaves;
snow removal from driveway and walks by a nearby neighbor after an unpredicted snowfall;
the repeated giving of unsold fresh bagels from the owner’s deli to Baldwin Center’s food program.
We know all of these as RANDOM ACTS of KINDNESS.
Jesus’ extravagant gift to believers was no random act. Rather, it was an intentional act of ultimate sacrifice – giving His life that all who believe might have eternal life.
As we live out our own lives, we, too, can offer acts of kindness, caring, and compassion following Jesus’ example:
providing shelter for the homeless,
helping those who’ve become unemployed,
impacting children in foster care,
supporting the sick and grieving,
working for a more just society,
and therefore ushering in the KINGDOM right here in our midst.
We can be KINGDOM builders; join in here at FPC.
Prayer: Gracious and loving God, open our eyes to opportunities and guide us to practice acts of caring and compassion. In the name of our risen Lord. Amen.
Patricia Lindroth
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