Being kind is not always the easy thing to do. It doesn't always come natural, doesn't always yield a return, can take extra time or resources, and sometimes isn't fun. But the thing about kindness is: it's always a choice.
In every moment you choose whether to say a kind word or do a good deed, or you choose not to.
I'm not sure how many people you come across day, but I'm guessing I probably average interactions with about 230 people per day during the week, between work and evening fun. That's a lot of people, and a lot of opportunities to choose kindness.
Proverbs 16:24 tells us that kind words are sweet to the soul. Proverbs 12:18a says that the words of the reckless pierce like swords.
So, if kind words are sweet, and reckless words pierce, it is obvious which choice to make. But that doesn't make it easy.
Never underestimate the power of a positive word. I'm sure you can think of a time where someone's words lifted you up or encouraged you to press on through a hard situation. Your words have that same power--if you choose them wisely.
And while it might be more effort, more time, more energy, your kindness will do just as much for you as for the person receiving it.
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