If you haven’t already started doing simple acts of kindness, now’s the time. Jot down mentally or on a slip of paper right now the name of a someone beyond your church and outside of your usual social circle. Write down how you might show kindness to them. If nothing comes to mind, ask the Lord to make it clear how you can model Jesus’ servant attitude through an act of caring this week. Set out to serve with a humble, Christlike attitude, not grudgingly. Do something unexpected for someone, with no indication of repayment expected. Tune into people’s needs, not just your own needs.

In a few cases, your act of humility may be to allow the other person to share with you, to offer you something. If so, receive it graciously, and accept the blessing of being blessed through the other person reaching into your life.