BY ELECTI A DEO

Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK)

What is RAK Day & Why is it Important?

Saturday, February 17, is Random Acts of Kindness Day. This day emphasizes uniting people through simple actions that show compassion and kindness.

More specifically, this day strives to help people think about how they can positively impact their community. Along with benefitting others, psychologists believe generous acts also enhance the well-being of individuals demonstrating generosity. 

How Can I Get Involved?

According to awarenessday.com, there are six general ways to administer acts of kindness.

Volunteer with an organization that helps the needy and community.

Visit senior citizens and others who may be homebound due to health issues.

Make a monetary or material donation to a charity.

Perform a task for someone.

When you make a purchase, pay for someone else as well.

Compliment people.

Personal Experience

While unaware of R.A.K Day until February 2024, I have done most of the activities previously mentioned. One of my favorite high school memories was getting to wash dishes at Rachael’s Women’s Shelter in Washington, DC.

The reason why is washing dishes is a chore I did not (and still do not) like. However, knowing I was completing a task for women dealing with hardships taught me to appreciate God’s blessings.

One example of someone choosing to show a random act of kindness toward me happened about a year ago. I was having a rough day and was feeling down about myself. Then, someone told me they were proud of me for not allowing my disability to hinder me from being successful.

Those words lifted my spirit and gave me the encouragement I needed during a dark moment. My experience proves taking the time to do something as simple as giving a compliment can make a huge difference.

Does the Bible Promote Kindness?

Has learning about RAK Day and my personal experiences with acts of kindness not compelled you to show compassion to others? Perhaps the Bible can offer some motivation.

The word of God contains over 200 instances of kindness, while kind appears in scripture more than four hundred times.

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/electiadeoexperience/2024/02/what-are-some-random-acts-of-kindness-in-the-bible/