KINDNESS
BUT THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS, SELF-CONTROL, AGAINST SUCH THINGS THERE IS NO LAW. GALATIANS 5:22
Thanks for joining me again this morning. We're both ready for another day at work anticipating the unknown. As a speech pathologist, I have the opportunity to develop a friendly as well as a working relationship with my patients. Interestingly, I've found it is easier to use kind words with my patients, when they frustrate me, than with my co-workers. Oh, I know when to hold my tongue....but to hold the rein on my thoughts, well, that's another challenge.
Fortunately, it is a challenge that the Lord can help me meet. In Galations 5:22, He tells us that when He gave us the Holy Spriit, we were filled with "kindness". If we are so 'full of it', then why don't we use it. It cannot be depleted. Today I'm going to take on the challenge to replace each negative, unkind thought with a positive expression of kindness.
1. When my co-workers leave the kitchen a mess after lunch, I'll take a minute, sing a praise song in my heart, and clean it up.
2. When my boss adds another responsibility to my job today, I'll look at it as a ministry opportunity.
Oops....I hear my boss coming down the hall. I feel another ministry opportunity on its way.
I'll talk with you tomorrow. Have a great day in the Lord.