DAY THREE – Friday, February 24, 2023
Mark 1:29-34
In this passage, Jesus healed those who were sick and drove out many demons. I believe that there are many types of healing and many types of demons. The demons in this passage may represents feelings of helplessness around another’s suffering and the feeling that we are not able to make a difference if a loved one is sick or suffering. Over the past few years, I have come to realize that in our everyday lives, we can be healers as well. Kind words and acts, helping each other, paying it forward and good deeds can help those who are suffering physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We may not be able to change a person’s bigger picture (the future) but we can be instrumental in changing their little picture (the present) through kindness. Many that we encounter on a daily basis are hurting or have demons. Saying a kind word to a cashier at the grocery store, having tea with a family member, doing an errand for someone who is shut in, volunteering, hugging someone who is hurting, sitting quietly together, and sharing a smile can make a person’s day and diminish their demon in the moment and heal a little part of their heart.
There are scientifically proven benefits of being kind. The positive effects of kindness are experienced in the brain of everyone who witnessed the act, improving their mood and making them significantly more likely to “pay it forward.” This means one good deed in a crowded area can create a domino effect and improve the day of dozens of people! Jamil Zaki, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Stanford University for Scientific American, July 26, 2016.
Jesus shows us that we can all be part of helping to heal others by being kind and helping those in need in our community. Lent is a perfect time to perform random acts of kindness and help others in our community.
Checkout the website www.randomactsofkindness.org for ideas.
Aly Miller
Mark 1:29-34
In this passage, Jesus healed those who were sick and drove out many demons. I believe that there are many types of healing and many types of demons. The demons in this passage may represents feelings of helplessness around another’s suffering and the feeling that we are not able to make a difference if a loved one is sick or suffering. Over the past few years, I have come to realize that in our everyday lives, we can be healers as well. Kind words and acts, helping each other, paying it forward and good deeds can help those who are suffering physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We may not be able to change a person’s bigger picture (the future) but we can be instrumental in changing their little picture (the present) through kindness. Many that we encounter on a daily basis are hurting or have demons. Saying a kind word to a cashier at the grocery store, having tea with a family member, doing an errand for someone who is shut in, volunteering, hugging someone who is hurting, sitting quietly together, and sharing a smile can make a person’s day and diminish their demon in the moment and heal a little part of their heart.
There are scientifically proven benefits of being kind. The positive effects of kindness are experienced in the brain of everyone who witnessed the act, improving their mood and making them significantly more likely to “pay it forward.” This means one good deed in a crowded area can create a domino effect and improve the day of dozens of people! Jamil Zaki, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Stanford University for Scientific American, July 26, 2016.
Jesus shows us that we can all be part of helping to heal others by being kind and helping those in need in our community. Lent is a perfect time to perform random acts of kindness and help others in our community.
Checkout the website www.randomactsofkindness.org for ideas.
Aly Miller
