Blessed Kindness
Commended for being kind, I’m humbled
I praise the Lord Who has me enabled
To fulfill His will, even when stumbled
Confessing that there were times I grumbled.
God be thanked for my kindhearted parents…
Role models are they of goodness’ intents
Their example exudes with virtues scents
Blessed am I by their loving engagements.
Though not perfect, they taught me to be kind
“Such is pleasant.” They would remind
They warned: “To cruelty, don’t be aligned…
Be expert of kindness; there be refined.”
Nurtured with my siblings by their kindness
I’m secured within my home’s graciousness
Around family’s caring gentleness
Expressing full forgiveness-joyousness.
Having that “inherited” kindness trait
I’m moved to reach out midst apathy’s bait
Dealing well with others at peaceful rate
Showing real comfort; making them feel great.
Then I learned that God makes kindness fruitful
He’s the Author of life that’s meaningful
Imparting divine nature… powerful
For faith-deeds, effectively purposeful.
When applauded with congratulations
For my care-giving and life-building functions
I exalt God Who works in my actions
Purging my kindness from fleshly sanctions.
I’ll pursue being kind* for God’s glory
Reflecting His mercy midst evil’s fury
By His might, I’ll share His Gospel story
Spreading His love of blissful victory!
*Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
November 12, 2018
1st place, "A Little Kindness Never Hurts" Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Brenda Chiri; judged on 12/10/2018.
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