When I found out that today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, I couldn’t help but write a post. ❤️
As I was driving home this morning, I looked through the drizzle that was slowly collecting on my windshield and saw a rainbow starting to form in the sky.
I followed it all the way to the end of my street, where I was surprised at what was waiting for me at the end — It was definitely NOT you’re typical pot of gold…but rather (as you can see from the picture) it was a “pot” of a completely DIFFERENT kind. 😂 💩🚽😂
In a strange sort of way, I thought it was a PERFECT representation of what “Random Acts of Kindness” day is supposed to be — trying to be a rainbow in someone else’s otherwise “crappy” day. 🥰💩🚽🌈😂
But we all know we don’t have to wait for February 17th to do this kind of stuff…
The Bible has so many admonitions for us to be kind each and every day!
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” – Ephesians 4:32
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
“But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.” – Luke 6:35
“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” – Galatians 6:10
So, look for someone today…and tomorrow…and the next day, who you can be a blessing to. It could be someone you live or work with — or someone out of the ordinary! I guarantee it will make your day as much as it makes theirs.
Mahatma Ghandi is often credited with the idea that, “We have to be the change we want to see in the world.”
The Bible, it seems, is leading us to a similar conclusion — We have to be the good we want to see in the world.
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
We do good to spread good, but it’s not because WE are good — it’s because GOD is Good! Give Him the glory.
Maybe your random act of kindness today will be no more than a simple prayer for someone. Really, that’s the best place to start. (James 5:16)
And speaking of prayer…if you happen to be the recipient of an act of kindness today, don’t forget to thank God. 🙏🙏🙏 All good things ultimately come from Him and through Him. ❤️
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” – James 1:21
If something kind or good happens to you today, you can be sure it’s ultimately from God. The moments of goodness and mercy we get to experience in this life are just one of the ways we know He loves us, that He wants to call us His children, and that He longs to have a relationship with you and me.
He proved that to us in the ultimate act of kindness — Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross. (John 3:16)
How do we receive that love? Through belief and baptism. (Mark 16:16)
How do we love Him back? Keep His commandments. (John 14:15)
Until next time…
-PWAP
P.S. If you have any personal Random Acts of Kindness stories you would like to share, please comment! I would love to hear them! ❤️
