Peter tells me to do good, even if it means suffering (1 Peter 2:21). He might not have meant it this way, but for me, today, he means during suffering. He even means aching-heart suffering, not necessarily for-the-gospel suffering. Do good, Kath.

Reach out to my daughter-in-law, pray for my parents, plan an anniversary gift, call my hurting friend… love deeply (1:22). Do good.

Because (Peter forgot to say) this is the way to your healing. Forget about yourself because God remembers all about you. Think about others because they need you. Wrap up that pain, tuck it inside and do good. See if good does good.

Thank you Peter for clear thinking (1:13). Just what this gal needed. I’m getting out of my chair now. Drying my eyes now. Putting on my good-doer boots now. Thanks.