One-minute read.
Beginning a forty-day challenge of random acts of kindness starts with forgiveness. When Jesus came to earth, He did so as an act of love. Dying on the cross, Christ took the penalties for our sins, extending grace to us, and committing the defining act of love, giving one’s life for another.
We cannot love without the Savior. God sent His Son so that we can have forgiveness of sins and transformational lives as we learn to accept the love Christ offers and then share it with others.
Random acts of kindness help us put love into practice, introduce people to Jesus, and allow them to meet the Savior. When people witness the change in our lives, they can’t help but wonder what motivated it. Drawn to the Lord’s light in us, they will want to know more. But to accomplish our goal, we must partner with God. We perform our divine tasks not on our strength but His.
Remember what Christ did for us, then do the same for others. Love people, give them grace when needed, and help them live life to the fullest, one act of kindness at a time. You will find the greatest gift in refreshing others as you practice kindness. Knowing that you made someone’s day brighter will invigorate you, helping you step outside of yourself and your problems, and loving others as Jesus commands.
Start today, accept God’s forgiveness for you, then extend it to others and experience the miracle of Christ’s grace.
Journal Question:
Who do you need to forgive today, like Christ forgave you?
Random Act of Kindness:
Give someone a second chance today when they make a mistake.
