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Colossians 3:12 (The Message)
So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God
picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength,
discipline.

Kindness can be the most precious gift you can bestow on others. It's free...but
priceless. It's easy...but dynamic.

Kindness shouldn't be rare or seldom seen. It's like a smile, how
difficult is that? This simple fruit of the spirit has been underrated.
Kindness can do more for the kingdom of God than 10 thousand sermons.
Simple acts of goodness.

Cruelty, harassment, and
rudeness are facts of life for so many.
Kindness can take many shapes.
A smile, a warm hello, gestures of
goodness, listening with patience,
opening a door, the opportunities
are endless.

It takes very little effort but the benefits are huge. One of them is
the deep sense of pleasure and satisfaction that you get in return
from knowing that you did not fail your neighbor in offering to them a
small piece of yourself. The piece they received was warm,
thoughtful, considerate, and delightful.

As we ramble through the streets and lanes of life remember that
kindness can be the light that guides wanderers through the smoke of
everyday living. They may never know your name or remember your face,
but they will never forget how you made them feel...special.

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