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Selfless Acts of Kindness

Perhaps the most interesting people these days are those who are willing to go out on a limb for someone else instead of caring about their own situations and problems. Thing is, I have noticed that there aren't that many people willing to do this anymore.

I was pulling out of a parking space today when someone came up close and personal to our car so that they had to go by before I could get out, actually risking an accident if I had not seen them. Not that big a deal except that they wanted a parking place. They pulled into the one next to me on the other side. Had they waited for half a moment, allowed me to continue backing up, they could have had a closer parking space. But they could not wait those extra few seconds. That would have been courtesy, something missing these days.

It is a little thing, I admit, but it is typical of people's thinking. They MUST do what they need, first, now. I did not mind waiting. I was in no hurry. It is a sign of the times, however small.

God tells us that we need to love our neighbor as ourselves. There is the rub. Like ourselves. Most folks love themselves far more than any neighbor. In fact, many people would mow down the next door neighbor if Ed McMahon came around to hand out checks to the first people in the line. Hey, I have GOT to get mine first. Can't wait on the slow guy.

The Lord IS love. It is His nature to love people. Love flows from the Father to us abundantly whether we can feel that or not. His love is so great that He sent His only Son to die for us. When we acknowledge the Son as our Savior and Lord, we are flooded with the love of God as part of His family.

So, maybe it is a bit hard to love the neighbor but remember that God loves that person whether they are lovable or not, just like He loved us when we were not lovable. How about it? Love your neighbor as you love yourself and you will be walking in the path God has for you. The blessings are awesome.