We are set apart, called to be different. To live in the world but not be of the world. We need to be a light for God. God's love, compassion, and joy needs to shine through us. Everywhere you turn you see darkness but we know God is the light. We need to share that light with others. You never know how you might brighten their day. It is not always easy to show love and compassion whether you are just not in the mood or the other person is not making it easy. But kindness is a choice. The world has enough anger and rudeness to go around, we need to show that we are different. God's people need to mirror how God treats you. He shows us love, forgiveness, and compassion all the time, even when we don't deserve it. So we need to do the same.
Prayer:
Lord give us the strength, courage, and peace to be a light for you. Help us to treat others how you would have us treat them, and be an example of your love and compassion. Help us to put aside our own feelings and attitudes and be a light for you, in Jesus name we pray Amen.
Scripture:
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
Colossians 3:12 ESV