關於 kindness matters ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

It still feels surreal to me, even after 20 albums. Years of hard work, heart work, studio work, all comes down to some music. It matters so much to me that you keep showing your appreciation. You support me with your hard earned bugs, but most importantly you give me your time.

Grateful beyond words.

我的所有
（曲詞：林一峰）

我沒有什麼要求
只想在校服外找到自由
希望時間快點過
可以盡快離開這裡向着前方走
我會記得幾個朋友
也會記得初次心動
但我絕對不會回頭
讓我飛上枝頭
一路上我會付出所有

我沒有什麼要求
只想在規矩裡找到裂縫
希望世界快改變
我會把握時機懷着感恩的心
儘管有時太愛面子
結果要自己承受
但我絕對不會軟弱
當我找到了你
我願意分享我的所有

我沒有什麼要求
只想在世界裡找到溫柔
希望時間慢點過
讓我再看一眼每一張臉孔
樹欲靜 風不會罷休
人要走 總不可挽留
有些報答永遠不夠
至少你的固執
還驕傲地在我血液裡奔流

我一生都在學習
學習創造機會力爭上游
學習不隨便遷就
學習改變不了的就要接受
學習珍惜每當擁有
學習道別時要放手
但我知道不能回頭
當有天是時候
什麼也帶不走 一無所有

我慶幸我還未夠成熟
有些執著不應該放手
但至少我已學會
除了愛 其他到最後都不能擁有
除了愛 別無所求
別無所求

My All
(Chet Lam)

I am not asking for much
I just want to be free from the school uniform
I wish time will go faster
I can leave here and keep going
I will remember a few friends
I will remember the first time I fell in love
But I will never go back
Let me take flight
Along the way
I will give it all

I am not asking for much
Just don’t want to forget my intention in the game
I hope the world will change faster
I will make the best out of everything
With a grateful heart
Even though sometimes I have to bear the consequences of pride
I will never be spineless
When I have found you
I will share my all

I am not asking for too much
Just want to find some tenderness in the world
I wish time will go slower
Let me take one more look of every face
Sometimes trees want to be quiet
But wind will never stop
Sometimes people have to go
You can never make them stay
Some kindness can never be repaid enough
But at least your blood
is still running proudly in my veins

I have been learning all my life
Learning to make things happen
Learning to climb
Learning not to compromise too easily
Learning to accept things I cannot change
Learning to treasure while I still can
Learning to let go when saying goodbye
But I know I cannot go back
One day when it’s time
I cannot bring a single thing with me

I am grateful that I am still not mature enough
There is some stubbornness
we should not give up
But at least I have learnt
At the end you will not have anything but love
I am not asking for anything
but love

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God is all Light and all Good

“This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” (1 John‬ ‭1:5‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Now that my daughter is in hospital, I can write about the verse above. When bad things happen, do you blame God?

“I prayed for protection. Why is she allowed to get bitten by insects? Why didn’t you prevent the insect bite from swelling? Why?” I could have easily gone down that path of trying to reason out things that I can’t even begin to understand in the spiritual realm.

However, when sickness, accidents or poverty strikes, it is not because God is testing us. The devil is the one who causes death and destruction.

God is light—He is all good. Every virtuous trait is His. His heart is love and everything He does for us who believe in Him is good.

“For Yahweh is good. His loving kindness endures forever, his faithfulness to all generations.” (Psalms‬ ‭100:5‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

When the devil attacks, don’t say that it is God. The Lord is working to turn everything around for your good.

“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose...What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who didn’t spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how would he not also with him freely give us all things?” (Romans‬ ‭8:28, 31-32‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

The flesh will make you question God, but the reborn spirit knows that He is worthy to be praised.

If God sent His precious Son to redeem you from sickness, pain and poverty, why would He afflict you with them?

Let’s stop making up smart-sounding excuses to justify why God is causing calamities to happen to you. This is not God testing you, but you are coming out with a testimony.

The New Testament does talk about a type of testing but that is talking about persecution for your faith—when people treat you badly for being a Christian. But you getting afflicted by sickness, poverty or depression is not God testing you.

“Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you. But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified. For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other men’s matters. But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.” (1 Peter‬ ‭4:12-16‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Like Paul said, if you are persecuted for being a murderer, thief or evildoer, don’t claim that you are being persecuted for being a Christian. Persecution for your faith means that others insult and bully you because you believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The other type of “test” is the opportunity for us to test out (to use) what we believe, in real-life situations.

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” (James‬ ‭1:2-3‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

For example, you learnt that God is good and that His grace is supplied to you apart from works. If you believe that, you will apply it in the way you live—you will test it out in real-life situations. Instead of blaming God, you will place your trust in Him to deliver you from harm.

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.” (3 John‬ ‭1:2‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

In every situation, believe that God is good and that He is all light. You are coming out of that situation by His mighty power at work in your life!

Some believers are confused about God and still see Him as sometimes angry and sometimes loving. That is such a hindrance to bold faith. Understand the four gospels correctly, through the lens of Grace: https://bit.ly/understandeveryparable

t's not what's under the tree that matters, it is who is around it. ❤🌲👍🏻

Christmas is a blessed season that engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love, kindness, generosity, peace, and reunion. 😍👍🏻

The greatest gift is to have my family and buddies with me, healthy and happy. ❤👍🏻

I sincerely wish everyone Merry Xmas and let's celebrate the true spirit of Xmas... show kindness and loves to our loved ones. 😍👍🏻

To all my Christian friends, have a blessed holiday! May God bless the world with peace and harmony. ❤

Many Loves,
Keith Yuen, Travel Inspiration 360

My parents always taught us that a kind act as little as buying food for the needy matters hugely! This is Fatimah on her 5th birthday last month. Instead of buying things for herself, she bought food to distribute to the needy. And we do this regularly, not just on special occasions. I myself believe that a kind touch, a kind smile, a kind word, or even the smallest act of kindness has the power to CHANGE THE WORLD! Here are 11 random acts of kindness that we all can do not just for #RandomActsOfKindnessDay but in our daily lives!

1. When you go shopping, buy extra food to give to the needy or the food bank
2. Volunteer at your local library to read to children
3. Give up your seat on public transport for pregnant women, the elderly and the disabled
4. Write kind words on rocks and leave them at the park
5. Pick up litter on the street to help to clean your neighbourhood
6. Smile at someone, just because
7. Buy someone a cup of coffee on a cold day to keep them warm
8. Send letters of encouragement to sick people in the hospital
9. Take a day off from complaining, but give thanks instead
10. Volunteer at an animal shelter
11. Get others to continue being kind

Written by,
Omar Mukhtar
#my11things
#RandomActsOfKindness
#TogetherWeCanChangeTheWorld
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p/s: What else can you do to be kind? Extend the list!