Romans 2:4 tells us that God's kindness is intended to lead us to repentance. In our minds we often think that criticism, getting back at people, and discipline leads to repentance but when someone really needs a change of heart it is kindness, goodness, and grace that leads to a change of heart. 

Then once we are willing to change.... Discipline can help us get it right. 

Today's communion is a time of gratitude for God's goodness and kindness that leads us to repentance. And we are asking for his help to understand his grace and goodness to us and to help us keep being kind and good to others when they wrong us so that it causes a change of heart in them as well. 

Today's Health and Fitness Tip

Sometimes our bodies have stubborn areas that don't want to lose fat, gain muscle, or change and the tendency for most people is to try to force these areas to change, but I have found these areas respond better to a gentle approach. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel