Small acts of kindness can have a huge impact upon the lives of others. We know this because of the impact upon ourselves that little kindnesses have. Maybe it was the time that you were in a big hurry and someone let you go ahead of them in the grocery register line. Perhaps your hands were full and you dropped something. Someone else saw your difficulty and picked up the dropped item and even helped you carry some of your load. One of my favorite things to do is to simply wave at passing cars while I am walking. Sure some people probably think I am crazy, but most smile and wave back. That makes my day.
Small acts of kindness cost us little, are easy to do, and make a bigger impact upon others than we think. But what about larger acts of kindness that do cost us something. Are we willing to make the sacrifices necessary to meet bigger needs? What if a neighbor needs a ride to a doctor’s appointment, but I want to take a nap? Am I willing to help two friends resolve a dispute? Even these situations are minor compared to many others. But are we willing to help in more significant needs.
Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” Jesus gave his life to remove the burden of sin from our lives. The sacrifices we are called to for the sake of others are generally much less than Jesus carried for us. Consider helping someone with their burden today.
Reluctant Retiree 