Have you hugged someone today? Have you done something to brighten someone’s day? There will always be a need for love and kindness to be shared. Some people rarely experience these things due to chaotic lifestyles, a lack of peace, or other stressors of life. What may seem like “only a smile” to you may make a world of difference to someone who’s having a bad day.
There are many types of ways to show the love of God. Just think about how much power that’s contained in a hug especially coming from a loving and caring person. For instance, the right words that are spoken in the correct way can have the same impact as a warm and sincere hug. Hugs can bring healing, comfort a crying child or adult, and bring peace to someone who is experiencing emotional pain. Hugs are a wonderful expression of God’s love.
Sometimes it may not be appropriate to extend a hug to someone. Some people have experienced trauma involving inappropriate touch and do not care for hugs because it triggers flashbacks of being violated. Since we don’t know everyone’s situation it is always appropriate to ask the person if it is ok for you to give them a hug before wrapping your arms around them with the best of intentions.
There are other impactful ways of extending hugs without making physical contact such as displaying kindness, giving someone a warm and genuine smile, saying good morning to someone that you don’t normally communicate with, and offering help to someone who’s having some type of difficulty. The options are endless.
This blog serves as a reminder to let God’s light shine through you. You just may be making positive deposits in someone’s life that will change the course of their day and perhaps even their life.
Reflections
1. Think of a time when someone gave you a hug or kind gesture when you weren’t feeling your best. How did it make you feel?
2. Consider the fact that God allows you to experience the kindness of others to remind you of His love for you. Take a moment to thank Him for all of the ways that He shows His love for you.
3. What are some ways that you will show God’s love to others this week?
It is our goal to bring you anointed words and services that inspire, encourage, and foster a closer relationship with the Lord. We thank God for you and want you to know that you’re always welcome at The Angelic Pen, “Where the words of heaven flow from God’s Heart to your spirit.”
Minister Kimberly L. Smith
Author
Minister Kimberly Smith is a woman who is dedicated to God and has been serving the Lord for more than 30 years. She is a woman who radiates the love and compassion of Christ and emanates God’s great hope for people. The Lord uses her mightily in areas of intercession, teaching, counseling, and encouragement. She is also a prolific prophetic writer, watchfully scribing the whispers of God. God graced her with gifts that have brought inner healing and hope to many. Minister Kimberly and her husband Minister Michael L. Smith created an anointed Spoken Word CD titled “The Pastor’s Journey.” She is the author and her husband is the musical arranger, composer, and reciter. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and of Wilberforce University with a BA in Rehabilitation Counseling.
Recent Comments