Love is...Pt. 2

I Corinthians  13:4 "...love is kind". Love is kind even to those that are not kind to us. This is what we find so difficult. How do you be kind to those that purposefully mistreat you? How do you be kind to those that purposefully have unkind for you and towards you?

If you keep your focus on God's direction and not people's deterrence, you will find the ability to be kind much easier. You also have to be kind to others even when you don't feel like you have kindness in you. Hurt, anger, depression, sadness, bitterness and the feeling of being overwhelmed can all halt or delay kindness. It takes energy to be kind, but the reason that you are empowered each day is so that you demonstrate a Christ-like life, which includes being kind. God has placed people around you who need a model for kindness which is why He made you who as He did and positioned you where you are. Christ demonstrated being kind through His grace and mercy. He's expecting us to do the same. Just understand that we are not Christ but desire everyday to be more like him.