In this devotional, we reflect on Ephesians 4:32 and the call to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving. Kindness is presented as something Christians are called to practice, not merely a natural personality trait.
The message emphasizes that kindness is often a choice made in difficult moments. It can be easier to be impatient, dismissive, or indifferent, but Scripture calls for intentional responses in speech, actions, and treatment of others.
The devotional also points to small acts of kindness, such as a kind word, a patient response, or a thoughtful action. These are described as simple but meaningful expressions of a heart being shaped by God.
The closing prayer asks God for help in showing the same kindness that has been shown to us. It seeks patience, compassion, and awareness in daily interactions, and asks for strength to choose kindness even when it is not easy.
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Kindness is easy when it comes naturally, but it’s much harder when it has to be chosen.
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Welcome to Bible Bytes Daily Devotionals, a weekday devotional to help you stay grounded in God’s Word.
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Ephesians chapter 4 verse 32 says, and be ye kind one to another,
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tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
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That reminds us that kindness is something we are called to practice.
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Kindness isn’t just a personality trait. Ultimately, it’s a decision.
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There’s going to be moments today when it’d be easier for you to be impatient,
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to be dismissive, or to be indifferent.
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Moments when kindness does not come naturally, but Scripture calls us to do
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something intentional.
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Kindness shows up in how you respond, in how you speak, and in how you treat
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others, especially when it isn’t easy.
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And often, it’s the small moments that end up mattering the most A kind word
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A patient response A thoughtful action Those aren’t big,
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huge, dramatic gestures But they reflect something much deeper,
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they reflect a heart that is being shaped by God.
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So today, choose kindness. Choose kindness in your conversations.
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Choose it in your reactions. And choose it in your interactions.
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Pause and choose a kind response. Even when it’s not returned.
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Even when it goes unnoticed.
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Let kindness be something you practice on purpose,
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lord thank you for the kindness you have shown to us help us to reflect that
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same kindness in a way in which we treat others give us patience give us compassion,
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Give us awareness about how we handle these things in our daily interactions.
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Teach us to choose kindness even when it is not easy.
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We ask these things in the name of your son, Jesus. Amen.
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This has been Bible Bytes Daily Devotionals. Join us on our next episode as
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we work to stay grounded in God’s word.