31 Days to Fruitful Living — Day 22
A juicy piece of watermelon on a hot, blistering day is perfectly refreshing. If you read up online on the benefits of this fruit as I did, you will discover that some consider watermelon to be a “miracle recovery fruit” after a workout.
Kindness is also a “miracle recovery fruit” — When life gets “hot,” a serving of kindness will refresh your neighbor’s spirit. For those who are spiritually dehydrated, this fruit will help quench the thirst.
What seed of kindness can you sow today that will refresh the heart of a weary friend? You could offer to babysit for a single mom. You could buy a meal for a homeless person. You could pick up the phone and call that friend who is going through a dark time right now.
Stay alert for opportunities this week that may present themselves for you to sow kindness.
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“Your love
has given me much joy
and comfort, my brother,
for your kindness
has often refreshed the hearts
of God’s people.”
Philemon 1:7, NLT
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Q4U: How has the kindness of another refreshed your soul when you were spiritually dehydrated?
Thanks for joining me for Day 22!
I Love this post…Watermelon is my absolute favorite!! I enjoy doing little things for others. I try to bring something yummy for my co-workers at least once a week. That refreshes me. It also means so much to get a card, message, or call from a friend right when you need it. 🙂
Melissa, it’s amazing how a simple act of kindness can change my entire day. I love it that you are intentional about this. I need to do this more.
I need to catch up on your series. Love this and I’m a big fan of the Book of Philemon. :))) Miss you at Three Word Wednesday. Hope you return once you are done with your series. Many blessings.
Beth, So glad that you are enjoying the series. That verse in Philemon is such a gem, isn’t it? … I already have a 3-word Wednesday post in mind… 🙂