Title: 'Practice Random Acts Of Kindness'

Proverbs 11:17 

A man who is kind benefits himself, 
but a cruel man hurts himself.
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'Practice Random Acts of Kindness' 
1.
Almost as good 

as planting cheques in banks   

Send someone 
a hand written note of thanks.

2.
For kindness knows 
no particular hour or season  

 Make cards at home to send 
your friends for no reason

3.

   It might help 
to keep one out of danger

If you buy a lottery ticket 
for a stranger

4.
Warm up someone's heart 
like a collagen heater

    Put some coins in someone else’s 
parking meter

5.
Show compassion 
to some other fella   

Buy coffee for your high street 
'Big Issue' seller

6.
If Love thy neighbour is 
what you pledge 

Then ask to cut 
your neighbour’s hedge

7.
How about you walk 
your good friend’s dog.

Its possible whilst having a jog

8.
You might just be the cause 
for promoting her

    Give a compliment about your waitress 
to her manager.

   9.
Send someone 
a small gift anonymously.

To spread joy around 
contagiously

10.
On the road, when travelling 
find someone to inspire

    Stop and help someone 
replace their flat tyre.

11.
Independently of position or rank

    Kindly let someone 
jump the queue at the bank.

12.
Bring a loving touch 
to someone's day

    Pay for the drinks 
on the next table at a café.

13.
Spending money on another 
is no act of treason

    You could treat a friend to the cinema 
for absolutely no reason.

14.
Almost everyone 
could do with a treat

    Give a huge tip to someone 
who least expects it.

15.
As you would probably do 
for your next of kin

    Hold the train door open 
for someone rushing to get in.

16.
To show gratitude 
for the humble and meek

    Write notes of appreciation 
at least once a week.

    17.
Talk to a homeless person 
and have a “normal” conversation

Find out what 
they like to do for recreation.

18.
Being in a hurry 
is no excuse for not trying

    Pick up some rubbish, from the road 
that would otherwise. stay lying

19.
Acknowledge all souls 
for  their magnificence

    Compliment a work colleague 
for their excellence.

20.
Never on economic status 
alone be reliant

    Recommend a competitor 
to a potential client.

21.
If someone's in a hurry 
in the parking lot

    Give another driver 
your parking spot.

22.
A most useful act 
without a doubt

    Is to help an elderly neighbour 
carry the rubbish out

23.
Whether it be am or pm

    Tell all your family members 

how much 
you appreciate them.

24.
Leave a copy of 
an interesting magazine 
on a train

Or a spare umbrella for the rain

25.

   Buy an inspirational book 
for a friend

Such simple things 
can make a broken heart mend.

26.

 Even though some friendships 
never last

Send a thank you note, to someone

who helped you in the past.

 27.   

What goes around 
is sure to come around

So smile a lot.

And, if it seems too hard 
simply ask yourself...'why not?!'

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Poetry by Rev. Bola A.

(copyright - 11.7.11 ARR)

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 
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