Jeffrey R. Holland beautifully captures a universal truth in his verse: “I’ve wept in the night, for the shortness of sight that to someone’s need I was blind, but I never have yet had an ounce of regret for being a little too kind.”

These words speak to the quiet ache of missed opportunities to love, and the lasting peace that comes when we choose compassion.

In life, we may sometimes overlook those in need—but we never regret the moments when we choose to go the extra mile, to offer a soft word, or to extend a helping hand. Kindness is never wasted.

Spiritually, this verse echoes the teachings of Christ, who showed unwavering compassion to the overlooked, the hurting, and the outcast. Ephesians 4:32 urges us to “be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as i

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