WEBVTT 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:11.919 Kindness becomes most powerful when it's extended to those who are hard to love. 00:00:12.400 --> 00:00:16.719 God's kindness reaches beyond comfort and into difficulty. 00:00:17.039 --> 00:00:21.600 He calls you to reflect his heart even when it's not easy. 00:00:21.920 --> 00:00:27.120 This kind of love sets you apart and points people back to God. 00:00:27.920 --> 00:00:31.760 Remember what he says in Luke 6, verse 35. 00:00:32.479 --> 00:00:37.840 Love your enemies, then your reward will be great. 00:00:38.159 --> 00:00:41.359 We are going to think inwardly for a moment. 00:00:41.759 --> 00:00:47.600 Stop and thank God for showing you kindness even when you didn't deserve it. 00:00:47.920 --> 00:00:51.039 Reflect on his grace toward you. 00:01:10.480 --> 00:01:16.879 Take sixty seconds to tell God about someone you struggle to show kindness towards. 00:01:17.280 --> 00:01:20.239 Be honest about your feelings and resistance. 00:01:20.640 --> 00:01:25.439 Ask him to soften your heart and to give you his perspective. 00:01:25.760 --> 00:01:31.040 Invite God to help you respond with grace, even when it's difficult. 00:02:34.560 --> 00:02:36.800 Release your frustration to God. 00:02:37.520 --> 00:02:40.960 Let compassion begin to replace it. 00:03:15.280 --> 00:03:18.639 Take a moment and pray for someone you've struggled with. 00:03:19.039 --> 00:03:27.280 Pray for specific blessings in their life and ask God to help kindness be your first response with that person. 00:03:57.360 --> 00:04:00.000 Lord, thank you. 00:04:00.479 --> 00:04:04.719 Thank you for teaching us to love beyond our comforts. 00:04:05.039 --> 00:04:07.840 Shape our hearts to reflect yours. 00:04:08.240 --> 00:04:08.879 Amen.