Be the “i” in Kind

 

At Papaw’s school we have a special wall over by the elementary classrooms. It’s called the “Kindness Wall”. It’s a place when students can get their picture with them being the letter “i” in the word Kind. We saw it at another school and decided it would be good to have at our school too. One of our art teachers painted it. I think she did a great job. What do you think? Here’s Papaw standing just in the right place. Isn’t he handsome? It says, Be the “i” in KIND. But what does that mean?

Kindness is treating others the way you would like to be treated. We also call it the Golden Rule. It says, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". We get it from the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. (NIV)  Jesus was trying to tell us that it is up to us to start the kindness. Many people around you may not know about Jesus, and so they may not see what kindness looks like very often. Jesus is counting on you to show them. If you don’t do your part, who will? Look what happens if I decide to not be the “i” in kind. 

Pretty boring isn’t it? So how can you be the “i” in kindness where you are? Here is a list of things you can do.

1. Give someone a big smile and tell them you are glad to see them. (Make sure you mean it!)

2. Hold the door for someone.

3. Let someone go first. It could be a game, in the lunch line, or even picking out treats.

4. Write a note to your grandparents and tell them you love them.

5. Bake someone cookies.

6. Share your toys.

7. Say ”Thank You”.

8. Help your mom or dad with chores.

9. Sit with someone who is all by themselves.

10. Treat others fairly.   

You can make a difference by spreading kindness wherever you go. You could even ask your school if they would want to paint a Kindness Wall. Hey, just think, you will be helping Jesus!

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)