SPEAKER_00: Kindness becomes most powerful when it's extended to those who are hard to love.
SPEAKER_00: God's kindness reaches beyond comfort and into difficulty.
SPEAKER_00: He calls you to reflect his heart even when it's not easy.
SPEAKER_00: This kind of love sets you apart and points people back to God.
SPEAKER_00: Remember what he says in Luke 6, verse 35.
SPEAKER_00: Love your enemies, then your reward will be great.
SPEAKER_00: We are going to think inwardly for a moment.
SPEAKER_00: Stop and thank God for showing you kindness even when you didn't deserve it.
SPEAKER_00: Reflect on his grace toward you.
SPEAKER_00: Take sixty seconds to tell God about someone you struggle to show kindness towards.
SPEAKER_00: Be honest about your feelings and resistance.
SPEAKER_00: Ask him to soften your heart and to give you his perspective.
SPEAKER_00: Invite God to help you respond with grace, even when it's difficult.
SPEAKER_00: Release your frustration to God.
SPEAKER_00: Let compassion begin to replace it.
SPEAKER_00: Take a moment and pray for someone you've struggled with.
SPEAKER_00: Pray for specific blessings in their life and ask God to help kindness be your first response with that person.
SPEAKER_00: Lord, thank you.
SPEAKER_00: Thank you for teaching us to love beyond our comforts.
SPEAKER_00: Shape our hearts to reflect yours.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.