In a fast-paced world, we give so much attention on bringing positive energy into our own lives and fail to brighten other people’s lives. Nevertheless, small acts of kindness will make a meaningful difference in someone’s life, and hopefully will fill you with genuine happiness and contentment.

Here are 15 simple things to do that can make a big difference, for us and to the people whose lives we touch.

1. Hand out Cards-Pass It On-Love Never Fails to family and friends to give hope and encouragement. Share the Bible verse 1 Corinthians 13:7-8, it is a good way to start a conversation about God’s love.
2. Bake some homemade cookies, put it in this beautiful Trinket Tray-Let Your Light Shine and bring them to your coworkers.
3. Chat or call up a friend or a relative just to say how much you appreciate them.
4. Surprise your mailman with a simple token of appreciation like Water Bottle-To Go-Stay in Prayer (21 Oz).
5. Chat, text or call up a relative or friend just to ask how they are.
6. Visit a relative or a friend in the hospital.
7. A smile is contagious, so smile at everyone you meet, it can cheer up someone having a bad day.
8. Compliment someone and say something nice to him or her. Everyone loves to hear a sincere compliment.
9. If you have a friend who is hurting and discouraged, be a shoulder to cry on. Listen to their woes to show that you really care.
10. Surprise a friend with a Paperweight-Glass Heart-Friends (Prov 17:17) Gift. It is just a small gift, but it is the thought that counts.
11. Give your friend or a coworker a ride even it’s out of your way.
12. A pat on a shoulder can brighten up a friend who is having a tough day.
13. Say thank you for everything.
14. Say sorry even if you didn’t mean it or you have done nothing wrong. It is not about who is right or wrong, it’s about valuing the relationship.
15. Just be kind. In everything you say and do, try your best to be kind.

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32