Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. — Colossians 4:5

There are no random acts of kindness. There are only acts of kindness that are planned and given the chance to happen. We have talked about nice things we could do. We have made a promise to act in ways that are kind and helpful. We have asked God for a chance to be kind. Then an opportunity comes up, and voila! We do nice things. There’s nothing odd about that! This is true not only in what we do, but also in what we say. We are told to do more than just avoid bad speech. We are told to use our words to bless others and help them find Christ.

 

Thought

There are no random acts of kindness. There are only acts of kindness that are planned and given the chance to happen. We have talked about nice things we could do. We have made a promise to act in ways that are kind and helpful. We have asked God for a chance to be kind. Then an opportunity comes up, and voila! We do nice things. There’s nothing odd about that! This is true not only in what we do, but also in what we say. We are told to do more than just avoid bad speech. We are told to use our words to bless others and help them find Christ.

 

Prayer

Please forgive me, Father, for the careless things I’ve said this week. I know that these careless words are two sins in one: I sinned when I said them, and I sinned again because I didn’t see the chance to say something good and helpful. Lord, please open my eyes so I can see the people you have put in my way to bless. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.