What's the best way to show kindness to those around us when we're feeling tired?

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When we're feeling tired, it's easy to get caught up in our own exhaustion and neglect the needs of those around us. But showing kindness to others can actually help us feel more energized and motivated. One way to do this is to put on a friendly manner, even if we don't feel like it. This can be as simple as smiling or offering a kind word to someone. By doing so, we can start to feel friendlier and more energized, and it can even lead to genuine kindness and connection with others.

As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of exhaustion and burnout. But when they focus on serving others, they often find renewed strength and energy. This is because serving others helps us connect with a larger purpose and meaning in life. When we realize that we're not just serving ourselves, but also others and God, we can find a sense of joy and fulfillment that goes beyond our own tiredness. This is what the Bible teaches us, that there is joy set before us, and that we should run with perseverance the race set before us (Hebrews 12:2).

In our own family, my wife Susan and I try to model kindness and service to our children, Joshua and Rebecca. We teach them to express gratitude and appreciation to others, and to show kindness to those around them. We also encourage them to serve others, whether it's helping a neighbor or volunteering at church. By doing so, we hope to instill in them a sense of purpose and meaning that goes beyond their own needs and desires. And as they grow and develop, we pray that they will continue to show kindness and compassion to others, even when they're feeling tired or overwhelmed.

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