Pretty Kind

I listened to a man tell a story about how a father prayed that his kids would be kind. Not only did he pray that his kids would be kind, he exemplified it. It seems that the man that was telling the story had very fond memories of his Dad being kind - to everyone.

It takes so little effort, most of the time, to show a little kindness. Yeah, I know, I am the worst example there is. I don't always feel kind. I don't always look for ways to be kind. I don't always go out of my way to show kindness. However, I truly believe that I should; and, I truly believe and pray that I will.

Today's word is just a reminder to be kind: "We are always so worried about being pretty. Why don't we try to be pretty smart, pretty strong, pretty funny, pretty kind?"

We seem to always be so worried about how we look but not so concerned about how we act. We can certainly be the meanest and nastiest to those who love and tolerate us the most. If we can work so hard on being fit and healthy, why can't we also work just as hard on being kind to one another. As a matter of fact, in Ephesians 4:32, Paul reminds us to be kind to one another, just as GOD has been kind enough to forgive us.

Let's look for ways to be pretty. I definitely want to be pretty smart, though I seem to lose a little more intelligence every day. I try to be pretty funny. Not that I always am, but I certainly try. I know that if I just put forth a little effort, I may just find that I can also be pretty kind.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T