Be Calm And Kind

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Good morning, Lord

Father in Heaven, open my heart and mind, Holy Spirit. Fill my consciousness and complete Your joy in me as I take up my cross and follow...In Jesus' name…

Memory verse: 1 John 1:8–9

8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the 

truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all 

unrighteousness.

Verse of the day—Revelation 3:14, 20“These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. ... "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me."

Today’s reading: Psalm 91-93 Romans 15:1-13

Be Calm and Kind

I have tired to teach all who would listen: "You always want for other people to be glad when they see you coming", "Be sweet and kind and happy, and they always will not be threatened by you".

Fear is such a liar, though...folks are afraid of the threat of someone new. The nature of the beast in us is self-preservation.

Proverbs 12:25 “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.”

Witnesses said on TV that a man lost his life to another after changing threatening glances at a convenience store-one looked at the other 'wrong' and one died in the fight. Why? Fear, threat-absence of sane thought-whatever-it is so tragic.

I tried to teach my children that you 'disarm' the fear, the beast, in folks by extending a hand with a smile and welcome. Some may think you are crazy but at least they will know you are not a threat.

Romans 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. 3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I know that there is quite a distance between praising God together and just meeting someone at the convenience store but that should always be on our minds. You may shake hands with someone you later introduce to Jesus. If you never see them again, they have at least seen the love of Jesus in you.

Put someone's mind at ease today. Think about it. Ease someone's anxiety-you can actually do this-yes, you can.

The enemy is always looking for a reason to start a fight. Christ in us removes all reason for that behavior.

Make them glad to see you. Smile and put on Jesus and walk out to shake hands with the world and know that Jesus has already taken all the insults and given you what you need to be the one He wants you to be in His love.

Make them glad to see you coming...

...because He loves us, He will do it...

Father in Heaven,

Hallowed be Your name and make me aware of Your kingdom. Forgive me my fear and strengthen my will to face anyone with a smile and in Your love. Keep the lost on my heart and get me off my mind.

Merciful and gracious redeemer!

In the name of Christ Jesus,

Amen