Be Kind

I am currently reading Karen Kingsbury's new book Unlocked. She tells a story about an autistic boy that is so far extreme on the spectrum of autism that he can not communicate on any level other than by "pex" cards, (basically like flash cards with pictures to associate meaning). His name is Holden. He is a junior in high school.


The story is all about how his private world becomes unlocked. Over and over again God continues to show His face through the miraculous workings of the progress being made by Holden. His mother is a devote follower of Christ and has never given up, even after 15 years of being with a non-communicative child - he wasn't autistic until after his 3rd birthday and a surplus of vaccines were given at one time. As you can imagine, all the friends this young couple had were gone when Holden started to digress and became lost in his own private world. At the beginning of the school year, Holden is walking pass the drama room where a gorgeous blonde headed girl has just been named the lead role of Belle for the school's spring musical. Through a series of events, he gets to join in watching the rehearsals and Belle, real name Ella, and his progress begins.

You have to read the book now. :)

This book got me thinking.....

Don't we all have an inner private world? Do you ever talk and feel like no one listening? How frustrating right? What about the people that are around you that don't understand you and in turn just make fun of you and your quirky actions? On some degree it seems as though we all battle with some kind of label. We have believed what the 'experts' and 'books' say, so nothing is done or we accept where or who we are, instead of challenging ourselves in what Christ has called us to be. Maybe you are a stay at home mom and you aren't fitting with the new moms group, or you have recently moved and can't seem to get connected or plugged in, or you have been defined by society as a 'homeless person' and that means there really isn't any hope for you.

I disagree.

As the person who is seeking to be understood, keep strong in your faith. Stick to the verse Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." You have to believe that God does in fact have incredible plans for YOUR life! As the person who is the moms group, community member, church member, etc - "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted and forgiving, just as God through Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32. No one likes to be the person who isn't being understood, but the one that is accepted. This world is too cruel and mean as it is, you never know what people are going through and a kind deed of a simple smile, or "hello" could change everything. Everywhere all of us turn - life is a beat down - filled with drama and negativity. I challenge you today and everyday to be that kind person. The person you would want to randomly walk by you when you are having a hard time. Even though we are strangers to so many, a kind deed can unit us.

I am declaring that I will be the kind, tenderhearted person. I love the Lord and I refuse to allow the negativity and drama and beat down of this world to touch me. I hope you will do the same. You never know when you might get your chance to help change someone's life.

Happy Hump Day! :)

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." Colossians 3:12