“Let all bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander be removed from you, along with all malice. And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”

Ephesians 4:31-32 CSB

I really loved the new Superman movie. Dear Danielle and I had a date night to go watch it, and it was so encouraging for us to see the hero on the screen, and the whole theme of the movie, be kind above all else. I’m always inspired by stories of heroes and people doing the right thing, it’s why I love D&D and reading comics books, the art reveals the heart of God. The heart of a kind God.

I’ve always strived to be kind and have joy, that word “strived” means that I am not perfect at that feat, but I try my hardest. Try to live with humility and give others the benefit of the doubt, doing what I can to see the good in all things even when things aren’t good.

Sometimes it doesn’t always work out for me, and that’s okay.

I tend to let humility make me be overlooked for my achievements and wins, I have given people chances that I really shouldn’t have, and I easily fall into the “if I don’t text first I don’t hear anything backup friend” vibe.

And you know what, that’s okay, it happens. Life happens, but you know what?

I can’t let bitterness build up, because kind is cool.

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