Kindness: Practice, Practice, Practice
Bible Readings
Take a few minutes to read the Bible verses listed and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in how this verse applies to you this week.
4 God our Savior showed us how good and kind he is. 5 He saved us because of his mercy, and not because of any good things we have done. God washed us by the power of the Holy Spirit. He gave us new birth and a fresh beginning. 6 God sent Jesus Christ our Savior to give us his Spirit. 7 Jesus treated us much better than we deserve. He made us acceptable to God and gave us the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:4-7
Memory Verse
Galatians 5:22-23
22 God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, 23 gentle, and self-controlled. There is no law against behaving in any of these ways.
What kind of skills do you practice over and over again? Maybe it’s that perfect changeup pitch? Or a card trick that you haven’t got quite right. Maybe it’s a song that you’re performing for a talent show. Now, try this: Do you ever spend time practicing kindness?
God wants us to be kind! Colossians 3:12 says, “God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient.”
Some people think kindness means letting others boss you around, but that’s not true! Kindness is strong. It means standing up for what is right in a loving way. Jesus came to earth, served, and died as the way God showed us how good and kind he is (Titus 3:4-7).
Think about recess: Are you kind to your friends? Do you share, take turns, and play fair? What about at home? Do you speak kindly to your brother or sister? Do you listen to your parents and help when they ask? And what if someone disagrees with you—how do you respond?
Kindness is love in action. It spreads like ripples in a pond when you throw a rock. A simple act of kindness—like sharing, encouraging, or helping—can brighten someone’s day and inspire them to be kind too.
The best way to grow in kindness is to practice it every day! Surround yourself with kind friends, and always choose love. Do one kind thing for someone today; maybe a smile, a hug, or a helping hand. You never know how much it might mean to them!
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for loving me and teaching me to be kind. Help me show kindness to my family, friends, and even those who are not kind. Give me a heart like Jesus that loves, forgives, and spreads goodness. Let my kindness shine so others can see your love through me. Amen.Related Resources
Ron VandenBurg
Senior Producer of Children’s Ministry at ReFrame Ministries
Ron VandenBurg joined the ReFrame Ministries team in 2014. He plans and develops projects specifically for the spiritual formation of children. Before coming to ReFrame, Ron taught middle school for 27 years. Ron completed a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Teaching, Learning, and Development at Brock University. Ron and Rachel have five fantastic adult children and two grandchildren and reside in Ontario.