👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 110

Kindness Reflects the Heart of Christ

📖 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted.”
—Ephesians 4:32a (NKJV)

Kindness is often underestimated, yet it is one of the clearest reflections of Christ’s heart. Jesus consistently showed kindness—to the overlooked, the misunderstood, the broken, and even to those who opposed Him. His kindness was not weakness; it was strength guided by love and truth.

In everyday life, kindness can feel challenging, especially when you are stressed, misunderstood, or treated unfairly. Culture often rewards sharp responses and self-protection, but Jesus calls you to a different way. Kindness chooses grace over retaliation and compassion over indifference. It does not ignore truth, but it delivers truth with care.

Jesus does not ask you to be kind in your own strength. Through the Holy Spirit, He reshapes your heart so that kindness becomes a natural response rather than a forced behavior. As you walk with Christ, your words soften, your reactions slow, and your concern for others deepens.

Knowing Christ means allowing His kindness to influence how you treat people—friends, family, classmates, and even those who are difficult to love. Each act of kindness becomes a quiet testimony of Jesus at work in you, pointing others to the One whose kindness first changed your heart.

Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for showing me true kindness. Help me reflect Your heart in the way I speak, respond, and treat others. When it feels hard to be kind, remind me of Your grace and strengthen me to live like You. Amen.