Every day we are faced with dozens of choices between doing the right thing or what we want to do. If we are in a generous mood we will often choose to do the right thing by showing kindness, giving to those in need, visiting someone in the hospital, or just putting the needs of others before our wants. However, if we are not in a generous mood we will likely choose some selfish action over doing the right thing. The problem is that we are so rarely in that generous mood, if you are anything like me. Then the good thing is left undone and people suffer.
Psalm 51:12 says, “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.” It is good to ask God to give us a willing spirit. Left on our own we will act in a self-centered way. But God promises to inspire us and help us do the right things. Let’s ask God to give us a willing spirit and then we can change the world one kindness at a time.
Reluctant Retiree 