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At SandwichINK this week, we've been talking a bit about ways to practice random acts of kindness during Random Acts of Kindness week. That conversation has included Facebook and Twitter and there have been some interesting and sweet ideas to give us an extra burst of giving energy as we in the Sandwich Generation stay busy caring for the elderly parents and relatives in our family, along with babysitting grandchildren.
The phrase, "Practice Random Acts of Kindness," is fairly new, but the concept is as old as the Bible. And what's awesome is that, at the same time God tells us to do to others as we would have them do to us, practicing kindness to others – from family to neighbors and even to enemies – He shares promises of blessings for us as we do it.
I love the encouraging Bible verses in Psalm 41:1-3:
Blessed are those who have regard for the weak;
the LORD delivers them in times of trouble.
The LORD protects and preserves them—
they are counted among the blessed in the land—
he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.
The LORD sustains them on their sickbed
and restores them from their bed of illness.
(NIV)
The Amplified version puts it this way:
BLESSED (HAPPY, fortunate, to be envied) is he who considers the weak and the poor; the Lord will deliver him in the time of evil and trouble.
The Lord will protect him and keep him alive; he shall be called blessed in the land; and You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies.
The Lord will sustain, refresh, and strengthen him on his bed of languishing; all his bed You [O Lord] will turn, change, and transform in his illness.
These are such comforting and encouraging Bible verses and they are just one example of the precious promises of God in the Bible for His children. As we stay busy caring for the elderly parents in our family while babysitting for and nurturing our grandchildren – teaching them even more about the love of God – we can rest in the joy and blessings of knowing we are walking according to the will of God and rejoice in His promises and provision. How comforting for all of us in the Sandwich Generation, and what a delightful legacy to leave for our friends and family!
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Hi Kaye,
I believe totally in random acts of kindness and try to do it on a daily basis. I’m so happy that my package came and I know you’ll have fun with it!!!
XO
this is just what i needed to hear today. my
dad had a pacemaker put in last night, and
i have been caring more for my MOM than
my dad.
Me too…I believe in random acts of kindness. I remember the people who were so kind to me…and now I want to reach out with that same kindness to others.
Wonderful post. I just recently read and reviewed a splendid book: Always True (God’s 5 promises when life is hard). Thank you for posting this and reminding us of his precious promises.
Awesome, Cindy. And thanks again for the delightful goodie package! 🙂
Oh Lea, I’m so sorry to hear y’all are having health issues. I’m praying for you and your family today! And so grateful God used these encouraging Bible verses to bless you, which then blessed me! 🙂
What a great example for your family, Sarah. Have a blessed week!
Oooh, Clif, the books sounds very interesting. I’ll keep my eyes open for it. Thanks for the tip. 🙂
I love to witness acts of kindness.
Thank-you for this great post today.
Blessings,
Ginger
Thanks for sharing those great verses, Dear. It is a good reminder to us.
What a sweet and uplifting post today.
Hi Ginger – Thanks 🙂
Hi Cathy, Thank you 🙂
Thank you Donnie, You’re such a sweet encourager. 🙂
Thank you for sharing these beautiful encouraging scriptures. I love the idea of random acts of kindness.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Hi Charlotte, Aren’t those fun! And speaking of the practice of random acts of kindness – that was your blog article on Opera for me! I am going to have to give it another try. 🙂 Thanks!