dealing with people

People. It takes all kinds. Yesterday at our annual Red Cross Blood drive I had the honor to interacting with a lot of folks who I don’t normally get to see. From all walks of life. All with gifts, talents of various kinds and smiles and trials of various kinds well.

Strong or weak. Tall or short. Employed. Retired. Religious and not religious. Grumpy and kind.

It really does take all kinds of people to make the world go round. It is our choice, us Jesus followers, to interact with and be a blessing to the people we are around. How are you going to deal with others?

Ephesians 4:32 NLT

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Just be kind. It doesn’t cost anything to be kind. It make take some time or a smile. We can help others be stronger and be kind when we choose to be tender or sensitive to the people around us.

1 Peter 4:10 NLT

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.

Just like me, you are gifted. So, use your talent, your passion, your heart to help others be better. People are a gift from God, even the ones who get on our nerves.

Choose to be kind and help others along your way. Do it today!

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