Doing Good

" And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him." -Acts 10:38, NLT-

I was offended by others. I got hurt of course. Yet, I have realized that I have been selfish myself for the longest time already. I have realized that I was only thinking of my own welfare and good and was focused more on self-preservation than doing good to others. I thought I was good, that what I was doing was right until God showed me the arrogance, the shallowness and the self-righteousness in me.

I want to do good to others. Just like Jesus. The kind of goodness that really comes from the heart and not to be seen by others. The kind of goodness that comes from God, loving others even if they are unlovable or seemingly so most of the time. I have realized that even if someone has wronged me, I am still to love that person because that is what true Christianity is. God sees everything and regardless of the negative actions thrown at me, my business is still to do good. Just like Jesus. My human nature cannot do that; Only by the grace of God, the power that the Holy Spirit gives me.

Lord, You just want me to love and to do good to others regardless if they do not love me back. I am not to expect anything in return. I will keep in mind that I am doing good because of Your love for me, the goodness that comes from a humble, grateful and obedient heart that seeks to please and follow You. Thank You Lord for the lessons. I thank the Holy Spirit for the power He has been giving me. I also thank Jesus for the good example that He set before us. Lord, thank You for Your kindness and for the lessons I learn from You. Amen.