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Can a single act of kindness change everything when we're feeling tired?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen firsthand how a single act of kindness can change everything, even when we're feeling tired. When we're struggling, it's easy to get caught up in our own fatigue and frustration. But when we choose to act with kindness, even when it's hard, it can have a profound impact on ourselves and those around us. I recall a time when my wife Susan was going through a particularly tough season. She was feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, but she chose to put on a friendly manner and behave as if she were a nicer person than she actually was. And you know what? It worked! She started to feel friendlier and more compassionate, not just towards others, but also towards herself. It's amazing how often our actions can precede our feelings, and how kindness can become a reality when we choose to act on it. In the Bible, we're reminded that we're not just called to be kind when we feel like it, but to be kind even when it's hard. As Paul says, "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). It's not always easy, but when we choose to act with kindness, even when we're tired, it can change everything. It can bring new strength and vigor, and it can remind us that we're not just living for today, but for eternity.
Sources:
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
mere christianity
c s lewis
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
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