Praying To Serve with Kindness In This Day

 JUST FOR TODAY – I Will Serve With Kindness

We all want to be known as caring and generous people.  The truth is, these character qualities only get developed in us as we intentionally put them into practice each day. As we move through this day what if we were to think about doing this:

Just for today I will seek to serve others with kindness, doing what is right, and walking humbly with God.

Well there are layers of challenge in these simple words.  Can we choose today to serve, even when we’d rather be about our own interests.  Can we seek to do so with kindness and in truth, regardless of the response of others and we keep our focus on how much we’ve needed God’s help so we don’t get a swelled head when someone appreciates what we do, or live in anger because they don’t appreciate our efforts.

God simply and clearly outlines what is required to embrace the good life of right and kind service.

O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.  Micah 6:8

God invites us to a gentle and humble way of life that gives us peace and fills us with joy.  But, we must first ensure we are in right relationship with God, seeking knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out. 

Then we need to be kind to others.  If someone struggles we should be gentle and humble as we try to help them get back on the right path.  We need to support the desire in the spirit of a person to carry out their new life choices even while their flesh is weak. 

Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Galatians 6:1

Heavenly Father, help us to live with gentleness and grace and even offer forgiveness and encouragement to those who have harmed us.  As You have loved and cared for us, help us to love and care for others. 

We want to live simply and transparently before You and others.  Check the motives behind our behaviours and help us to act simply because it’s right rather than in some effort to influence or manipulate others for our own good.

As we read Your Word and listen to Your voice, please show today what is right, and how to reflect Your heart of mercy as we remember all You’ve done for us.  Amen