“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His Loving kindness is everlasting”.

Psalm 118:1

Kindness comes in different forms; some are better than others. I remember one Christmas, years ago, my husband and I were invited to a Christmas Party; the reason I remember it is because, while tremendous kindness was extended to us in the invitation, it was painfully clear the lady of the house did not want to have any of us in her home. We had a few or her snacks, expressed our thanks for the invitation, and left within 30 minutes of arriving.

The kindness of God isn’t limited like that, it is perfect kindness, filled with His love which is rich with grace, forgiveness and mercy. I read somewhere that the loving kindness of God is the cream of kindness.

I was thinking about that this morning while I was pouring 18% cream into my coffee. I bought it for a recipe I was trying. I thought today instead of my 5% cream, why not be exotic. Wow, what a difference! The words smooth and rich come to mind! The loving kindness is like that. It soothes our troubled hearts and calms our fears.

He extends His loving-kindness to each of us, even with our shortcomings and list of ways we keep failing. He loves us still.

If today, you find yourself struggling to find something to be thankful for, the loving kindness of God would be perfect!

Dear Father,

Thank You for your loving Kindness that You show me every day. I ask that on those days that I cannot see it, give me eyes to see. Thank You for never holding back on Your loving kindness, even when I mess things up. You are right there ready to forgive and extend Your loving kindness.

In Jesus Name,

Amen.