Magnificent Life

"Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow." Isaiah 1:17 The idea of true kindness is not only an act of giving or helping others but also a way of life that manifests in both big and small ways. It is an outward expression of an inward attitude of compassion and selflessness. When one truly decides to live lives of kindness, it "breaks the yoke" of oppression and bondage. It sets people free from the chains that bind them, literally and figuratively. Kindness can help break the cycle of negative thinking and connect you with your helpers of destiny. We often think of fasting and prayer as the only things that can truly break the yoke from our lives. However, we see in Isaiah 58:6-8 that it is also essential to be kind to others. When we help those burdened and oppressed, we live out God's call to love our neighbor. This brings true freedom and releases us from the heavy yoke of sin and oppression. Unfortunately, too often, we forget about