Be Kind

Monday night I was reminded of an important lesson that I needed to be reminded of. While attending Brigham Young University Idaho every Monday night I meet with a group of people that are my Home Evening group. It began with a spiritual thought, and whether you are spiritual or not this applies to all. Winfred is a member of my Home Evening group, originally from Ghana, he shared this simple truth with us. I wish I could portray how he spoke these words because it was much more meaningful than I am sure I could ever do. In his beautiful accent he shared the scripture Ephesians chapter four verse thirty two, "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." After each characteristic Winfred paused then went on. I was reminded of what the scripture says plain and simple: Be kind, Understanding, Forgiving. It occurred to me that we may not always be in a 'kind' situation. We may feel that it would be unfair for us to be kind because the world or someone else is not being kind to us. But if you and I make an effort to be kind, then the world will be void of one less selfish, rude, and unforgiving person. In all honesty I'm sure on the wide scale of things won't make much of a difference to the world. I'm sure the world will still continue in corruption, crime, and war. But the one thing I can promise is it will make a difference to you. If you and I become more kind it will change us which will then have an impact on those around us.
Do, think, become something kinder today and it will change today.