DAY 27 – COMPLIMENT A STRANGER

THEME: UNEXPECTED KINDNESS

FOCUS: CONNECTION, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND VISIBILITY

PRACTICE:

Today, offer a genuine compliment to a stranger. It might be as simple as “I love your smile” or “That color looks great on you.” Maybe it’s thanking someone for their helpfulness or kindness.

This isn’t about flattery—it’s about seeing people. Let your words be an act of blessing, a way to affirm someone who may be carrying unseen burdens. Before you offer the compliment, whisper a silent prayer:

“God, help me speak words that heal.”

REFLECTION:

In a world often rushed, noisy, or indifferent, a kind word can be a lifeline. Complimenting a stranger breaks the barrier of anonymity and affirms someone’s worth—not because of what they’ve done, but simply because they are seen.

Jesus had a way of noticing people others overlooked. He stopped for the woman at the well, the tax collector in a tree, the bleeding woman in the crowd. His words restored dignity, offered compassion, and reminded people they mattered.

When we give a compliment, we do more than brighten someone’s day—we remind them that they are not invisible.

Was it hard to speak up today? Did it feel awkward, or did it come naturally? What reaction did you notice?

Most importantly, how did it feel to be the one offering encouragement?

SCRIPTURE:

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.”

— Colossians 4:6 (NRSV)

This verse reminds us that our words matter. A small sentence can carry grace and goodness far beyond what we imagine.

Speaking with love isn’t about saying the perfect thing—it’s about showing others they are seen, heard, and valued.

PRAYER:

God of kindness,

Thank You for the people around me—those I know and those I don’t.

Give me the courage to speak light into someone’s day.

Make me mindful of the power of words, and help me use them well.

Let my compliment carry Your love.

Amen.