”Every beautiful thing you say to someone becomes a part of them and a part of you.” Bryant McGill

I struggle a great deal with the tone I use when I talk to people. I am guilty of talking to them instead of with them. My speech is  too loud, too dogmatic, too commanding and frankly too much. Pour a humbling grace upon me O Lord that I may fine tune not just my words but the tone of them. Let me communicate a gentle and quiet spirit in what I say, and how I say it. 

“Let your conversation always be seasoned with grace.” Col.4.6 Conversations Within” ts 1/31/2020

“There are no ordinary people.” C. S. Lewis

Kindness knows no prejudice. A kind person expresses it everywhere and to everyone. Be kind not just to friends and family but strangers and even enemies. It is sad when people refuse the company of critical and negative people in order to safeguard their own personal peace and tranquility. One reason is that negative and critical people are often the ones who need kindness. Conquer with kindness. 

“And if you are kind to those who are kind to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 1/29/2020

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Unknown

I cannot think of a single reason why kindness should not rule our interaction with others. The simple truth is that we all struggle with attitudes and actions contrary to it. I still find myself talking at the people I love, rather than with them. I still get irritated and snap back at those closest to me. All in all, I think that kind actions grow in the garden of a gentle and humble attitude. Lord work on me, as I work on this.

“...as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Col.3.12 Conversations Within” ts 1/28/2020

“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” Mr. Rogers

Love is, and isn’t many things. Love is kind, and is never envious. Love is patient and not easily angered. The negatives and positives all express the same commitment to goodness. I would think that the kindness expressed in love is deliberate. Kindness trains us to do something good for others. It also refrains us from doing something bad to others.  We choose to show goodwill in every interaction. Kindness is the redolence of a humble and gentle heart.

Love is kind.” 1Cor.13 Conversations Within” ts 1/27/2020

“Kindness is my religion.” Dali Lama

I really like this statement. It embodies much of what I believe about the Creator God we call Father. Love is kind and God is love. How unified is that? Kindness is the touch of love. It changes us when we express it, and changes others when we express it to them. What better activity should be religiously practiced.   

“Be kind to one another…” Eph.4.32 Conversations Within” ts 1/27/2020