A Little Kindness Today

[Verse 1] Five shots of coffee, morning coming through, Phone full of trouble before I tie my shoes. One more headline pulling at my eyes, One more stranger telling me who to despise. Then I hear Heather moving down the hall, And I set that little screen beside the wall. There’s a whole wide world I cannot explain, But I can listen when she speaks my name. [Chorus] Where can I bring a little kindness today? Where can I tell the truth in a loving way? Who needs an ear, who needs a hand? Where have I judged what I don’t understand? Jesus, help me practice what You teach, With the people right here within my reach. Before another headline carries me away, Where can I bring a little kindness today? [Verse 2] I won’t turn my eyes from somebody’s pain, Or pass along a rumor with somebody’s name. I can ask what’s known, admit what’s unclear, Without giving every waking hour to fear. There’s a neighbor with a burden I can share, A call I’ve put off, a little time to spare. And if an honest word is hard to say, Help me speak it without pushing love away. [Chorus] Where can I bring a little kindness today? Where can I tell the truth in a loving way? Who needs an ear, who needs a hand? Where have I judged what I don’t understand? Jesus, help me practice what You teach, With the people right here within my reach. Before another headline carries me away, Where can I bring a little kindness today? [Bridge — softer] Maybe call my daughter just to hear her voice, Give her room to answer, let her make that choice. Maybe tell my wife, “I heard what you said,” And listen all the way through, without my speech prepared. If I owe an apology, let it start with me, Without a little “but” to dodge responsibility. [Harmonica and saxophone instrumental] [Final Chorus] Where can I bring a little kindness today? Where can I tell the truth in a loving way? Who needs an ear, who needs a hand? Help me be willing to understand. Jesus, help me practice what You teach, With the people right here within my reach. When I lay my phone down, help me find a way To bring a little kindness today. [Outro] The porch light’s on. There’s a chair beside mine. I’ve got a little time.