Early in the 2013-2014 school year, a high school senior became fed up with the persistent negativity bombarding her hallways. Searching for a simple solution, this silent leader began to fight back with kindness. Determined to leave a positive mark on her classmates, this glimmer of optimism began to make a difference, one encouraging, yet anonymous text at a time.
This principle is nothing new, passed on by the words of the apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:29. The best way to battle bullying, criticism and put downs is with uplifting words. In the end, it doesn’t matter who gets the credit as long as the desire to do good tarries on, Galatians 6:9-10. As this girl’s twitter handle began to light up with compliments to friends, faculty and staff, establishing hope for broken hearts.
Perhaps, this young woman will start a movement to love your neighbor as yourself, Matthew 22:39. Whether you think before you act or look at someone else’s life before you judge or make an assumption, randoms acts of kindness can make a difference. Therefore, instead of giving up on a cruel world, set your heart and mind on things above, Colossians 3:1-3, so that the light of Christ will be passed on to the next generation.
by Jay Mankus
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