Greetings,

Sometimes truth comes to us from the most unexpected of places. Recently I came across a posting on Facebook that read, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” It made me immediately stop what I was doing and think for a moment about the enormous truth that the words convey. The fact of the matter is that we all have things that we have to deal with in our lives. Some of these are enjoyable, fun even (the excitement of trying something or doing something you’ve never done before but are nervous to do). Others are not fun at all, and some are downright terrible. Often, we do not share or are not public about the struggles that we have in life, but that doesn’t change the fact that they are there. The same is true for every person that you come across whether it is in school, on the street, or even at home. You may never know what is going on in a person’s life, but you can choose to be kind. Even when it is hard. Even when the person you are being kind to isn’t kind to you. Even when the person that you are struggling to be kind to is a fellow driver who, in your estimation, is driving like a menace to society (ok, maybe that’s just my deal). It might just be that they are battling something huge and a kind face or understanding voice is something that will improve their day. Choose kindness. “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.”

Until Next Time, Pastor Stanton