Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? (Romans 2:4 ESV)
No there really is not a 'nice bug' but my point is how hard is it to smile and show kindness? You might surprise many people when you start displaying this wonderful Christian gift and trait. No strings attached, just niceness overflowing and running over.
You may be surprised at those your kindness or your smile might make the difference in their otherwise heart breaking, stressful, dull day. You never know what people are going through. Be nice to clerks when an order is wrong or a coupon won't go through. Be nice to the car dealership service department when they do shoddy maintenance work on your car. I am not saying to not make things right but do it in a kind manner just like Jesus were sitting there with you. Treat people like you expect to be treated.You are not placed in this world by some cosmic accident but God has a purpose for you. He wants you to share his love to those you encounter and spread love, joy, hope, and goodness wherever you may go. The store, the gas station, the airport, the bus station, the restaurant, the coffee shop, your child's school, your school and add to this list. He wants you to treat people kind who you may not feel like you want to. Try it and if it is hard ask God to help you.PRAYER: Your love endures forever Lord and I know I am a big part in helping display that love to other people I encounter. Give me a shining smile each and every day and help me stop saying ugly things about people behind their back or on social media. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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