Today give someone in your family or someone else you see during your day a genuine compliment.

We often think of big things that provide acts of service for others, but at times a simple, thoughtful word of encouragement may do more to boost someone’s spirit than any great action you could do.

When you do give someone a compliment, be sure to watch how they react. You can see their face, and often their heart, soften.

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2.2-3)

Other Ideas:

•In addition to speaking a word of encouragement to someone, leave them (or someone else) a hidden note with an encouraging word.

We encourage you to return daily for more opportunities to serve others during these 31 Days of Service. We also encourage you to share your own ideas of service as well as the times of service you and your family perform. You can use the comment section below or tag us in social media using: #sp31days