One Kind Word

A word. 
A smile. 
A hug. 

We hold such power in our hands and don't even realize it.  I can remember times in my life where I was holding on by a thin thread, unsure of what was to come.  It's those times when basic human contact was so needed.  I wasn't asking for someone to solve my problems, only to share in a moment of restlessness.  I needed someone to sit with me, walk beside me, acknowledge my existence at a very low moment in my life.  I know I only have to look up to be reminded that Jesus carries me through tough times.  However, you don't always feel His presence.  It's at these times that He works through those around you.  It's why a kind word, a smile, or even a gentle hug is essential. 

Instead of spending time on your cell phone or looking at the ground or people watching from afar, look up when people walk by or sit next to you.  Meet someone's gaze head-on.  Say something kind to the cashier or server.  If you're a hugger, hug someone.  Let God work through you to make a basic human connection.  You truly can change someone's day.  You may even change someone's life and not even know it.  It's humbling to know we have the power to encourage and lighten the burdens carried by those around us.  We all need that human connection whether we realize it or not.