Ephesians 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Some people we meet are so kind aren't they? We warm to them straight away and want to be around them. They tend to be thoughtful which makes them think of kind things to say or do for others and their kindness just makes your heart glad doesn't it?
Maybe we're tempted to think we can't all be like that, we use the excuse that we're not wired that way, but the lovely thing is that as God's children we all have the Holy Spirit and He's the one who produces it in us. So if you've ever wanted to be kinder, then lean into the Holy Spirit and thank Him by faith He's helping you to be kind to the people you know. We can ask Him to make us tenderhearted so that we're compassionate to people instead of judgemental. We can deliberately remember how much God has forgiven us so we can forgive whatever horrible thing someone said or did to us.
Galations 5:22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
It's good to see it's not us doing it, but the Holy Spirit within us, but we do have to surrender to His promptings. If we're hard hearted it's difficult to respond to His leading.
When we read of the fruit the Holy Spirit produces in us we'll be the easiest people in the world to be around and the sort of people who others love to spend time with. I have to admit I don't think I'm always giving off those vibes, so just in case, like me, you don't feel like you're bearing as much fruit as you should, please don't feel condemned just admit to God you could do with some help in co-operating with Him.
Thank You Lord You're helping us to be producers of your lovely fruit so that we're a blessing to the people we meet, so they can see You in us. Amen.
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