Be kind

 

Saturday Ella had a golf match.  When she got there and met her group of three, one of the girls started by sharing that she didn't know what she was doing and would need help.

"Oh, is this your first year?" 

"This is my first week."

She literally had not touched a golf club prior to that week.  Ever.

She was playing using borrowed clubs, and her uncle's old golf balls.  

But she was humble enough to be honest about her inexperience and ask for help.

And the other two girls were incredibly kind, encouraging and patient with her. 

"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted" (Ephesians 4:32)

There are people all around us who are new to things we know.  Whether it's the routine of a parents' group, the unspoken culture of the office, a group of friends, a new face at church or even someone new to the grocery store we know well, we have the opportunity to help.

To put them at ease. 

To encourage.  

To laugh together at mistakes we learn from.

To break down the language. 

To teach the rules.

To answer questions.

To be a friend.

To be kind.