Sometimes the world feels cold. People rush past each other. Hurtful words come easily. Someone in need may go unnoticed. But we can choose a different way. We can keep our hearts kind.
In Matthew 24:12–13, Jesus warns that love will grow cold as wickedness increases. He also calls us to stand firm to the end. His words remind us not to let the wrong around us make us bitter or careless.
Jesus wanted his disciples to be ready for hard times, not just curious about when things would happen. He warned them about false teachers and told them to stay faithful. We too can turn to God in prayer instead of letting fear rule our hearts.
We do not always know what someone is facing. A person may be hungry, lonely, grieving, or tired. Before we judge, we can pause and listen. Compassion means caring about another person’s pain and looking for a way to help.
First John 3:17 asks us to think about how we respond when we have enough and see someone in need. Love is more than something we say. It should shape what we do with what we have.
Let us ask God to keep our hearts soft. When life is hard, we can choose patience over harsh words and understanding over quick judgment. We cannot stop every hurt, but we can choose not to add to it.
This is not the time for God’s people to become cold too. This is the time to shine. In Matthew 5:14–16, Jesus calls his followers the light of the world. Our kindness can point people to God and bring hope into a hard day.
Helping does not have to be a big act. Share a meal. Check on someone who lives alone. Offer help with a small task. Send a kind message. Ask, “What do you need?” Sometimes, listening is the best place to start.
Being kind does not mean accepting hurtful behavior or forgetting your own needs. You can set limits and still treat people with respect. Your heart needs care too. Make time to rest, pray, and talk with someone you trust.
In Ezekiel 36:26, God promises a new heart and a new spirit. He can replace a heart of stone with a heart of flesh. When we feel bitter or worn down, we can ask him to help us care again.
Jesus taught that love for one another would show the world that we are his disciples (John 13:35). Let us love in ways people can see: forgive, help, pray, encourage, and care. Let our good actions bring honor to God, not attention to ourselves.
You do not have to fix everything to make a difference. Start with one person and one small act of kindness. Choose care over looking away. The world may grow colder, but our love can grow stronger.
Keep your heart kind. Help where you can. Let the love of Jesus guide you, one small act at a time.
Minister A Francine Green, November 2026