Saturday, February 17, 2024
“Do Something Nice For Someone!”
Today’s Challenge for Lent is something that could be lots of fun. How does it feel to make someone smile? What is it like to give joy to a friend, neighbor, or colleague? What occurs within our hearts when we do something nice for a stranger?
Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. It’s not that we need a “National Day” to encourage us to do something nice for someone; we already recognize that taking care of other people should be a goal each day. However, because we’re extremely busy, very unaware, and often forgetful, we don’t always think about doing things for other people.
I’m stopping short of calling myself “selfish”. I don’t think that really applies here and I’ve already used that term once this week in our Lenten Devotions (see, “Be Marked For Greatness – Get Ashed!”, Wednesday, February 14, 2024). Today is Saturday and I want this to be a fun day instead of a day that I sit around and think about all my faults and problems.
Completing a random act of kindness for someone else is the perfect cure to get out of a funk. It’s the perfect solution to lots of our own personal problems and it’s a great way to begin the Lenten Season. Kindness is already plentiful in the world, but I’m sure anyone and everyone would really appreciate a nice shot in the arm of undiluted kindness.
Lent, the time of preparation for Easter, is intended to help us grow closer to the LORD by making some good choices. We shouldn’t need any additional reasons to do something nice for someone, but occasionally it helps to remember that taking care of others is one of the primary reasons God created us. Whether we recognize it or not, we are living examples of God’s love for this world and everyone in it.
Begin Lent with a smile on the face of a friend, family member, or complete stranger. Do something nice for someone today!
“So then, let’s work for the good of all whenever we have an opportunity, and especially for those in the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:10, CEB)
