“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Show Kindness—Even When It’s Hard”
📖 “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
—Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV)
Kindness is easy when people treat you well. But real kindness—the kind that reflects Jesus—shows up when it’s not easy.
When someone hurts your feelings. When you feel stressed or overwhelmed.
When people don’t appreciate what you do.
When someone is difficult to love.
When emotions are strong and you’d rather respond in frustration.
This is where the Holy Spirit steps in.
He softens your heart when you feel defensive.
He reminds you of how much Jesus has forgiven you.
He helps you respond with gentleness instead of anger.
He guides your words when irritation rises.
He gives you compassion for people who are struggling, even if they hide it well.
Kindness is not weakness. It is strength under the Spirit’s control.
And when you show kindness—especially when it costs something—people see Jesus in you.
Let the Holy Spirit lead your reactions, your tone, your choices, and your heart. He will grow a kindness in you that is deeper, stronger, and more genuine than anything you can produce on your own.
Talk About It:
- Who is someone you find hard to be kind toward, and why?
- How has the Holy Spirit helped you respond kindly in a difficult situation?
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, grow kindness in my heart. Help me forgive, respond gently, and show compassion even when I feel hurt or frustrated. Let my kindness reflect the love of Jesus
to everyone around me. Amen.
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