Intentional Acts of Kindness

A few years ago, someone started a push to commit "random acts of kindness." Almost two thousand years ago, Jesus called on us to do intentional acts of kindness, specifically to give a drink of cold water in his name to a thirsty person. This was one of the topics of our Sunday school lesson yesterday. The amazing thing is that Jesus is apparently so eager to do good things for us that he actually committed himself to giving a reward to the one who performs such a kind act--an act that requires neither special talents nor outlay of funds--simply a drink of cold water! It seems so small and insignificant that it's too easy to overlook, but it's obviously very important to him. So today it would be worthwhile to be on the alert for individuals who are thirsty (for water, for encouragement, for an act of kindness) and then intentionally do the thing they need. But do it because of Jesus; that's specifically stated in Matthew 10:42, "And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded." Why do we get so preoccupied with our to-do lists and overlook opportunities to do intentional acts of kindness?

The effects of the chemo last week appear to be over, and I'm hoping for a "normal" week, asking God for a significant drop in the CA 125 test on Thursday (results on Friday).

I hope you'll have a blessed day.

Carol