What’s the kindest thing someone has ever done for you?
“The Kindness That Came Through the Storm”
Many kindnesses have come my way, but the one that moves me most is this: when others give thanks and praise to God for the kindness I show them. For I know that I can do many good things, yet I myself am not good. Were it not for the grace of God, I would not have been saved by Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, “No one is kind except God alone” (Mark 10:18). And Scripture assures us that God is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made (Psalm 145:9). Above all, He works for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28), for God’s love is the very truth (John 3:16). Yet so many in this world reject that truth and even rebel against Him.
Just yesterday, a fellow Christian tried to share the gospel with her 85-year-old former primary school teacher, only to be turned away. The teacher’s excuse? That all religions lead to kindness and devotion. But if she truly believed that, why not choose one? Or did she fancy herself the sole gatekeeper of kindness?
Perhaps the kindest thing we can ever do for a giver is simply to recognise their kindness. Four years ago, I contracted COVID-19. My fever spiked to 39°C, and I was housebound for nine days. Though my body ached fiercely, I carried none of the anxiety that plagued so many others. I counted myself blessed: the local hospital had just launched an online diagnosis system, with prescriptions delivered by speed post. Even as a severe rainstorm raged and a high typhoon signal drew near—when all delivery services were about to be suspended—my medicine arrived within the hour. I took it in time, and my fever subsided within a day.
That illness rewarded me with one of the kindest experiences I have ever known. The resilience of the medical team and the relentless dedication of the delivery crew helped save lives, sustain the sick, and comfort troubled hearts. Through it all, I thanked God for His protection and provision. Once again, He showed me His grace and faithfulness—assuring me that what man cannot do, He can (Luke 18:27).
May I pay tribute to those who console the wounded and the broken. And may this poem speak to both givers and receivers: be kind to those who are kind to you.
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Global Fight Against the Pandemic ~✨
Across the world, the battle stands—
Each soul gives strength with willing hands.
In white-robed valour, firm and true,
They hold the front through damp and dew.
To heal, to save, with every breath,
They labour on the edge of death.
Christ’s faithful soldiers, too, arise,
To ransom spirits, claim the prize.
With faith, with love, with mercy near,
They kindle light where shadows fear.
We wish you health, we wish you peace—
May all our striving find release.
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en yan hua fang 