Showing Kindness

Our creator gave us senses that can bring old friends to our memories. Think about it: The taste of a certain food, a fragrance, a song on the radio, an old cliché that you have not heard in a long time, the warmth of a summer field, or an autumn breeze; these things can put your heart on memory lane.

When David thought of his old friend Jonathan; he wondered if there was anyone left in the family that he could show kindness to. I often think of the many kindnesses of people that I have known from childhood up. As an old song says, we do live on the love of the common people; and more than that, we live in the Love of God.

Jesus paid for the abundant life we have. Now, we live that life in daily installments of Love and deeds of kindness. The unforgettable things in life are usually those simple things that make the day a little lighter, and the nights a little brighter. Perhaps today is a Remembering Day. Who are these people in your life? Do you know someone from the past who would love to hear from you? Is there anyone that you can show kindness to in an old friend’s memory?

I wonder if there are reminders along the golden street of Heaven of happy moments with friends on earth. We know that there are many on earth of our friends up there.

“But we’ll keep you close as always
It won’t even seem you’ve gone
‘Cause our hearts, in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord’s the Lord of them
And a friend will not say, “Never”
‘Cause the welcome will not end.”