Manners

 When I was a little girl, my Mother gave me The Little Golden Book of Manners.  Inside it's colorful pages were examples of Common Courtesies that we should show to one another.  Things like saying, "Please,"  "Thank you," or, "Excuse me."  Pictures that would show me that I should cover my mouth when I coughed or sneezed, letting someone else go before me while waiting in line.  I can still see Mr. Giraffe giving up his seat on the bus for Mrs. Cat.

I can sum up this picture book with one Bible Verse:  Matthew 7:12 says, "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them:  for this is the law and the prophets."

Somewhere along the way we have forgotten how to think of others before ourselves, but today I will purpose in my heart to extend kindness to someone who has known no kindness.  I will purpose in my heart to do something for someone without expecting anything in return.  I will love as Christ has loved.

But that's just me!

"Doing good does the doer good."  Unknown