Random Acts of Kindness
11-14-2021Pastor's CornerRev. Robert J. Deehan, V.F.Recently, I received these suggestions of Random Acts of Kindness to Spread Hope & Make Someone Smile from an Executive Coach from Floyd Associates, a company founded by Matthew Kelly. I thought I’d share them with you. When done intentionally in the name of Jesus, these “acts of kindness” will help you to be a true disciple of Jesus whose Spirit will work powerfully in you and through you! It’s not merely humanitarianism, but intentional, Spirit-led discipleship, which will “accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine, by power at work within us .” (Ephesians 3:20)
- 1. Order a meal delivery for a neighbor or friend who is having a hard time.
- Buy coffee or a drink for the person in line behind you at a drive-thru.
- Smile at everyone you encounter for a day. (with your eyes)
- Donate your time, treasures or talents to a local charity.
- Put together some care packages to give to the person holding a sign on the corner or to a homeless person. (Protein bar, bottle of water, personal care items, inspiring quote or scripture passage.)
- Compliment a stranger.
- Express your gratitude to a friend or family member.
- Call an old friend and reconnect. Focus on speaking less. Say, “Tell me more.”
- Bring a snack or dessert to share at the office.
- Ask someone about their day and actively listen.
- Write a letter to a friend or family member.
- Give a copy of your favorite book to a stranger.
- Leave a handwritten thank-you note for the office cleaning staff.
- Offer to help an overwhelmed friend or co-worker.
- Watch a friend’s children so they can have alone time or go on a date.
- Bring coffee or lunch to someone.
- Leave a random uplifting note on someone’s windshield.
- Leave a large tip for no reason.
- Call your parents or siblings and have them share an old memory that makes them smile.
- Donate blood.
- Reach out to your favorite teacher, manager or mentor. Thank them for their role in your life.
- Say a prayer for someone you don’t like. Practice forgiveness and letting go of your negative feelings.
- Give the gift of your presence - Experience carefree timelessness with a loved one in a tech-free zone.
- Make an anonymous donation to a local charity.
- Drop off dessert at your local law enforcement station or hospital.