Philippians 2:4 Don’t look out only for your own interests,
but take an interest in others, too.
Galatians 6:10 So then, as we
have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are
of the household of faith.
There are two things that bug me on my morning walks, big
ant hills and things in the road. I try
to avoid kicking the ant hills because the dirt gets in my shoes, but sometimes
I just can’t help it. I also kick things
in the road to the curb. Yesterday
morning it was a large bolt and a foot square piece of plastic. When I
encounter nails or anything that could really cause a flat tire I throw them in
the bushes or someplace where they won’t get back into the road. I consider these simple little acts of
kindness. Kicking things to the curb for
the benefit of others could be a metaphor for larger kindnesses. Or maybe for getting rid of anger, or
bitterness that we hold against other people; things that by kicking them to
the curb could make life better for us and others. I thought these two verses went particularly
well with one another. May they inspire
you to good works, too.
Holy
God, show us what we need to kick out of the way for our benefit and the
benefit of others. May each day bring us
opportunities to show kindness to others.
In Christ’s name we pray. Amen. Have a blessed day,
Paige
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