From Galatians 5:22-25: “ By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.”

Seeing mankind standing along the road
Bearing heavy burdens, life’s overload
Stopping to say, travel the other way
Sharing some kindness, from our Lord today
Shining Jesus’ light, for all to follow
Hearing His Word, rich wisdom to swallow
Overlooking life’s narrow-minded walk
Sharing some kindness, truth becomes our rock
Lending helping hands, sisters and brothers
Showering daily grace, like none other
Forsaking life’s blindness, opening eyes
Sharing some kindness, never in disguise
Helping others who travel beside us
Inviting them, catching rides on God’s bus
Loving with patience, goodwill overflows
Sharing some kindness, warming hearts aglow
Gifting Christ’s kindness, paying it forward
Harvesting endless treasures from God’s Word
Recalling Christ’s call, handing out His love
Sharing some kindness, gathered from above

This poem is inspired by singer Glen Campbell’s classic tune, “Try a Little Kindness.” Here is one of his renditions of this remarkable song. Pay it forward, show the world some kindness.
Such an uplifting poem! It made my day bright. 🌟
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Susan, I am pleased you found this poem uplifting. It may not as catchy as Glen Campbell’s tune, but I feel fulfilled in passing this poem on to others to read.
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Merry Christmas Eve, Richard, to your and yours! A lovely poem for today, and a great song reminder to be kind to everyone you meet. Pay it forward. 🙂 🌲 🎁 ✝️
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Thanks Renee. Let’s keep paying our kindness forward in the coming year. God’s peace!
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Agreed! We shall! Blessings! 🙂
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Your poem reflect things we need to see more from Christians today
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Pastor Jim, thanks for sharing your perspective. I have to give Glen Campbell some kudos for inspiring me to write this poem. I agree with you; the world needs to see a whole lot more of sharing some kindness.
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Agreed
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