Kindness: Brings Endless Benefits

by | Mar 6, 2020 | Home

As you look around from your human binoculars are you able to witness or feel any type of consistent consideration or kind behavior among people? Is kindness towards one another some unworthy commodity that has no real value? To get the most effective performance and mileage out of our vehicles it helps to stick to the manufacturers recommended maintenance schedules; along with following some simple streamlined tips for fuel, tire pressure and other vehicle friendly driving methods. We can also improve the disposition of our behavior by getting better mileage in the area of kindness from our fellow man by handling situations more positively. We should not be content with bickering, rolling of the eyes, physical altercations, misunderstandings or causing any type of hurtful behavior to another individual.

The impact of kindness can cause us to be more inspired and even impact how we view the quality of life. Because kindness involves a “giving” aspect it does not always appear to be beneficial but it really is beneficial to the giver and the receiver. There is a story of a young lady in the book of Ruth which offers a great perspective on the results of actions being covered by kindness. Ruth made a decision to remain loyal to her mother-in-law after tragedy struck their family. Some of us would run from our own families if given the chance. But Ruth’s kindness was not only inspiring but caught the attention of someone (Boaz) who would provide Ruth and her mother-in-law a change for the better in life.

One of my favorite quotes is “Kindness means building bridges instead of walls”, which reminds me that our pathway is so much easier to travel without the unnecessary obstacles we tend to create. Kindness really is contagious when it is effectively put to use. An article in the Huffington Post, mentions that carrying out “kind” acts for two minutes (120 seconds) a day for 21 days can train the brain to be more positive. Again we are talking about surrendering a small fraction of time to contribute to significant problem that is prevalent amongst mankind. In essence, our actions toward anyone should begin with compassion; and that friend called “kindness” will gladly tag along. Of course, a greater reward for being kind is that our bodies will get a sufficient dosage of feel-good chemicals. Not to mention, one God’s essential fruits of the spirit is kindness (Galatians 5:22-23). Thus we are nourishing our body with an important fruit that can grow regardless of the environment.

His Will

by | Mar 4, 2020 | Home

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I recently decided to create a Will or legal document that expresses my desires on how I wish my property to be distributed after I am gone. At some point in life some people decide to create a Will to protect what is of value to them from being taken or given away in the wrong manner. So, people establish a Will to ensure what is important to them goes to whom or where they choose. There can be disappointment or even embarrassment for those that may feel entitled to something and are excluded from the Will.

Anyone who is able to reach out to or contact a person making a Will can make a request of what they would like to receive in that Will but there is no guarantee they will get anything. However, our Father said in his Word to “Ask and it will be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” <Matt 7:7> What we need to be sure about is what are we asking for and to whom are we asking.

We shall reap a great inheritance from our Father if we will abide in his instructions. He has told us that he has prepared a place where there are many mansions so don’t be troubled in your heart. How many of us even have one house to place in a legal Will? It’s our Father’s will that we all walk in His glory and do not go astray from his Word. The Father’s will for our earthly life may not entail great material gains and riches but that does not diminish our value or importance to life itself. But we can still ask him for the desires of our heart <Psalm 37:4>. But if we are connected to the Father in a way that is pleasing to him then what we are “asking” for will align with his will and thus our names will be a part of his eternal Will…. which will be to be included in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

There is no limit to God’s abundant blessings. We have to mindful that it’s not about our Will or what we are willing to do but the will of our Father <Mark 14:36>. God’s only son, Jesus, knew how difficult a choice it would be but his acceptance of the “will” made him King to the throne.  So are you willing to trust the Father and be an heir in his Will (Written Inheritance Long Lasting).