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MAY 2025

Created to Be Kind

by | 202505, Devotionals

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Narrated by Felichi Pangilinan-Buizon & Written by Felichi Pangilinan-Buizon

Sapagkat tayo’y nilalang ng Diyos; nilikha sa pamamagitan ni Cristo Jesus upang iukol natin ang ating buhay sa paggawa ng mabuti. Iyan ang layuning pinili ng Diyos para sa atin noong una pa man.

Mga Taga-Efeso 2:10

Pauwi na si Sari, matindi na ang araw. She was about to complete her early morning walk. Nakasalubong niya ang naglalakad ring kapitbahay na si Lola Cara, na halos nakapikit na ang mga mata sa tindi ng araw. Tinanggal ni Sari ang suot niyang bucket hat at sinabi, “Lola, gamitin ninyo muna po itong hat ko kasi masyado pong mainit ang araw.” Tuwang-tuwa naman si Lola at isinuot agad ang sumbrero. Sari was so happy that she could be a blessing to her neighbor at the start of the day. 

According to author and organization consultant, Simon Sinek, whenever we do an act of kindness or generosity, may nare-release na hormone ang ating katawan for both giver, receiver, and even those who witness the act! That hormone is oxytocin which belongs to the group of happy hormones. It is sometimes referred to as the “love hormone” or “cuddle chemical.”  And the more oxytocin we have in our bodies, the more generous we become. Para patunayan ang puntong ito, good mood si Sari pag-uwi niya sa kanila. Naalala niya na may extra unused hats siya. Hinanda niya ito dahil naisipan niyang bigyan si Lola Cara for her own use.

Nakakatuwa how science and God’s purposes align! Ayon sa aklat ng Efeso, tayo ay nilikha para gumawa ng mabuti. Sabi din sa aklat ng Mga Taga-Galacia, huwag tayong magsawa sa paggawa ng mabuti. Nakaka-amaze lang na aside from His empowerment, God provides even what we need physiologically to be kind and compassionate. Sabi nga ni Sinek, “A surge of oxytocin is mother nature’s way of trying to get us to look out for each other.” We were created to be kind. What an intentional Creator our God is!

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LET’S PRAY

Lord, thank You for creating my body, soul, and spirit for the purpose of doing good. Show me how I can be a blessing to someone else today. Amen.

APPLICATION

What act of kindness can meet someone else’s need today? Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you and don’t delay being a blessing.

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