Please Enjoy this series of posts, written by a member of our Kroc Church congregation who chooses to remain anonymous.

12daysofkindness_600For the past two Sundays, I’ve sat in church and on numerous occasions heard the following words spoken from my congregational leaders: “Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More and Love All.”  They are the inspiration behind a concept called “Advent Conspiracy”. Christmas is supposed to be the best time of year, right? But what are you really celebrating? I am celebrating Jesus.

Something phenomenal took place in my ordinary life today. God placed on my heart a detailed and colorful assignment. As I was headed home, I decided I would stop by Berean and look around at all the books and do some holiday shopping. When I arrived, I was greeted by another shopper who said the store was opening in fifteen minutes. Feeling a little hungry, I decided I would grab a quick bite to eat. I saw McDonald’s near by and without deliberation decided to go and grab a cheeseburger! I got in my car and headed over but as I did, I noticed a Greek restaurant that looked appealing. Without hesitation, I decided I would try something new. I happened to be alone so time was not of concern.

It’s a funny thing how God surprises you in those out of the blue moments. I have been called to Twelve Days of Kindness. Today is Dec 14th and there are exactly 12 days remaining till Christmas. I can’t explain how God put this into action or why He chose “ME” but I know I have to do this. For the next 12 days I have been asked to do something kind for someone I don’t know. I am to challenge myself and do things I normally would not do.

God says I can choose to be anonymous or I can openly share my identity. I shall wake up everyday and pray that my eyes and heart are open to those in need. I am to put aside my busy and hectic life but instead brighten another’s day with a small random act of kindness.

As each day passes I am to challenge myself to find a new and different way to provide help to someone in need. What I have done for one will not be the same for another. At the end of each day, I am to write and share my act of kindness. It is my prayer and sincere belief that God has a wonderful message in all of this.

I choose to remain anonymous to my readers in hopes they will find connection to my stories rather than connection with who I am. I attend Kroc Church regularly and I have my own struggles and challenges just like everyone else but this Christmas my desire is be like Jesus and “Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More and Love All”.