Biblical Answer

The Bible teaches that kindness is a decision, not a feeling. It is a choice that we make to put others before ourselves and to do for them what they cannot do for themselves in that moment. When we choose to be kind, we are not just doing something good for others, we are also doing something good for ourselves. As Proverbs 11:25 says, "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." When we are kind, we put ourselves at someone's disposal, and that can be a powerful thing.

When we are feeling isolated, it can be hard to be kind to others. We may feel like we don't have the energy or the resources to put into being kind. But the Bible teaches us that kindness is not just about what we do, but about who we are. When we choose to be kind, we are not just doing something good for others, we are also becoming the kind of person that God wants us to be. As Ephesians 4:32 says, "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." When we choose to be kind, we are choosing to be like Jesus, who is the ultimate example of kindness and compassion.

So how do we show kindness to those around us without expecting anything in return when we're feeling isolated? First, we need to remember that kindness is a decision, not a feeling. We need to choose to be kind, even when we don't feel like it. We need to put others before ourselves and do for them what they cannot do for themselves in that moment. We need to be willing to listen to others, to pray for them, to touch them, and to show them affection. And we need to do these things without expecting anything in return. When we choose to be kind, we are not just doing something good for others, we are also doing something good for ourselves. We are becoming the kind of person that God wants us to be, and that is a powerful thing. As the Bible says, "When you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." (Matthew 6:3-4) When we choose to be kind, we are choosing to be like Jesus, and that is something to be celebrated.