Kindness-Part of God's Plan
Service doesn't have to be complex or time consuming, It can be as simple as a small act of kindness. Betty Jo Jepsen gave a wonderful talk about Kindness in General Conference Oct. 1990. She said :
"Kindness has many synonyms—love, service, charity. But I like the word kindness because it implies action. It seems like something you and I can do. Kindness can be shown in so many ways. My favorite examples of kindness come from what Jesus did. He spent his ministry searching for the weary, the sick, the poor, and the lonely, that he might show kindness toward them."
So what can you do to show kindness? It maybe as simple as saying "Hi" to someone in the hall or inviting someone sitting alone at lunch to join you to eat. When you like what someone is wearing or how they did their hair that day...tell them. You never know what a compliment can do for someone's self esteem. I encourage you to try to be more aware of the people around you and do something to make their day better. We can follow the example of Christ and search for those that need us.
No act of kindness is ever wasted! Acting kindly can change the giver and the receiver. Remember that you are the Savior's hands and continue to do his work!
Love,
Sister Boynton
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