Have you been in a hurry, standing at the grocery checkout line with only one item in hand while the person in front of you has an overflowing basket of groceries? When she noticed, did she ignore you or, through kindness, let you go ahead of her? Showing such kindness is a genuine act of love. Such acts bring joy to the heart, not only to the receiver but also to the giver.

The apostle Paul encourages us in Ephesians 4:32: "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you."

Look for opportunities to be kind to others through both your words and actions. Each day, take the time to practice random acts of kindness with not only friends and family, but also with those you do not know.