How will you show kindness this week?
Hi kids! Have you ever heard of random acts of kindness? Random acts of kindness are things we do for other people without being asked to and without expecting anything back. We do these things just because we want to be kind, helpful and to brighten somebody else’s day. Jesus was kind to everybody and loved them all equally. In the Bible, we are told to love God and to love our neighbours. Our neighbours aren’t just people who live near us, but everybody— our friends, family, teachers, teammates, peers, people at church, even strangers. And like Jesus, we can show this love by being kind to others. This week, I challenge you to go out and do one random act of kindness for somebody. Read this issue of Just for Kids for ideas!
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1. Write a nice note to a friend, relative or somebody in your church. 2. Donate a toy or gently used clothing to a Salvation Army thrift store for a kid who needs it. 3. Help a neighbour wash their car or walk their dog. 4. Leave a coin in a vending machine for somebody else to enjoy a treat. 5. Return someone’s cart at the grocery store. 6. Do a chore for a parent or help a sibling with homework without them asking. 7. Hold the door open for somebody. 8. Let someone go ahead of you in line. 9. Call a grandparent or older relative and ask them to tell you a story. 10. Ask your parents or church leaders what you can do to help people in your community.
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