Do you remember the phrase “Random Acts of Kindness?” It wasn’t so long ago that we were encouraged to look for “random” opportunities to be kind. During the day, be alert to and prepared for that moment when you can do a kind thing for someone else. Great phrase and great idea!
But, let’s change one word of the phrase for a different emphasis. How about “Rehearsed Acts of Kindness?” Random = Watch for opportunities. Rehearsed = Make the opportunities. Reactive vs. Intentional. Here’s how it works: think of all the events and things you will do during this good day. Maybe there are meetings, or appointments, or social gatherings. Next, in at least one of those scheduled moments, think of a person(s) who will be the recipient of your Rehearsed act of kindness. The point is to enter the activities of your day with a Kindness Plan…and carry it out.
Then, tonight when you go to bed, give thanks to God for all the moments of Rehearsed Kindness, for each one was provided by the Spirit. God’s grace is sufficient, but grace is just a word until it is turned into acts of intentional kindness. Okay? Start planning.
Shining Spirit 
I like it. I will do a RAK or two today.
Roger,
I think this is the best reflection you have ever done. I’ve been thinking about it all day and actually made an effort to do a rehearsed act of kindness. It was a small one but the smile on the persons face was huge. I’m going to make this a daily practice.
Chris LaBour