Irrational Kindness!
"Once safely on shore,
we found out that the island
was called Malta. The islanders
showed us unusual kindness."
Acts 28:
1-2
A new study from the Journal of Personality and
Social Psychology found that small gifts, coming
as a surprise, have a big impact on the recipient.
So do unexpected notes, calls, or texts
of
encouragement.
Have you ever received an unexpected gift—
a bouquet of flowers, a box of your favorite tea,
a tray of cookies, or some curious item for your
kitchen? Someone saw something nice and
thought of you.
Here’s a
helpful tip learned from generous people.
Whenever you're with a friend and they’re without
some small thing, make a mental note of it
and
send it to them the next day.
Suppose someone says, “I’ve thought about
trying on that new hand cream” or “What book
would you recommend?” Imagine their surprise
and pleasure to have that item delivered to their
house later in the week!
The islanders
on Malta had little, yet showed
Paul irrational kindness. Being generous does
not depend on how much we have to give. God
uses our small acts of generosity to encourage
others and bring honor to Him. Be generous to
someone today!
"The closest I can come to one
secret of success is this: a lot
of little things done well."
John Wooden