You Can Choose Kindness

📖 Bible Verse
“Be kind and compassionate to one another…” —  Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

🕊️ Story / Reflection

Sometimes people are kind to us — and that makes it easy to be kind back.

But what about when someone is not kind?

Maybe someone says something hurtful.

Maybe someone refuses to share.

Maybe someone treats you unfairly.

In those moments, you have a choice.

You can choose to be unkind back… or you can choose kindness.

Jesus showed us how to respond. Even when people were not kind to Him, He still chose love, forgiveness, and kindness.

Kindness is not just for easy moments — it is for hard moments too.

When you choose kindness, you are showing God’s love, even when it is difficult.

💡 Lesson

I can choose kindness, even when others are not kind to me.

🙏 Prayer

Dear God,

Help me to be kind, even when it is hard.

When others are not kind to me, help me choose love instead.

Teach me to be like Jesus.

Amen.

🎨 Activity (Ages 3–6)

“Kind Hands” Activity

• Trace the child’s hand on paper.
• On each finger, draw or say one kind action (helping, sharing, hugging, saying kind words).

Say: “These hands can choose kindness!”

✏️ Reflection (Ages 7–9)

Write or Discuss:

1. What does kindness look like?
2. Is it always easy to be kind?
3. What can you do when someone is unkind to you?

Encourage thoughtful responses.

🕯️ Challenge (Ages 10–12)Kindness Choice Challenge

Today, if someone is unkind to you:

• Pause before reacting
• Choose to respond kindly
• Pray for that person

Remember: kindness is a choice you can make.

🌿 Sit with Jesus Moment

Close your eyes and take a slow breath.

Imagine someone being unkind to you.

Now see Jesus beside you, gently guiding you.

Hear Him say:

“Choose kindness.”

Sit quietly and ask Him to help you do what is right.