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
Recalling Christ’s call, handing out His love
Sharing His mercy, planted from above
Paying it forward, kindness shared each day
Harvesting endless treasures from God’s way
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.
Originally published December, 2020.
Big Sky Buckeye 
Kindness is so needed. Interesting that the bible says of God that it is his kindness that leads us to repentence.
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Amen. Our Father and Savior’s grace leads us to embrace our faithful walk in Light. Blessings Matt.
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I really love the poem and the connection to the song! I had forgotten it, but it brings back fond memories of home and my mom playing it on the kitchen radio.
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Vickie, thank you for sharing these memories. This song is one of my favorite Glen Campbell tunes.
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Wonderful poem! My neighbor has a sign in her front yard that says “ just be kind “ That says it all!
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“Just Be Kind” shares a powerful and encouraging testament. Blessings Susan.
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This is an everyday reminder. We all need a bit of kindness sometimes.
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Blessings Diana. I appreciate your perspective that each of us needs to receive a bit of kindness.
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Sharing kindness is a beautiful thing to do and receive and we need more in the world
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Amen. Eileen, thank you for adding your encouraging voice to this post.
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We need to pursue “Forsaking life’s blindness, opening eyes.” Thought-provoking poem-thanks! 🙂
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Nancy, thank you for highlighting this verse. May we focus our faith upon the Lord, who will open our eyes with even greater focus.
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