There’s an old saying that we should leave every place better than we found it. That might mean picking up trash, washing the dishes after a meal, or putting things back in order before heading out. It means not leaving things the way they are but seeking ways to make them better.

We can also apply the same principle to our relationships, workplaces, and faith. Wherever we go, we can shine Jesus’ light to bring peace where there’s conflict, encouragement where there’s discouragement, and hope where there’s despair.

Leaving things better than we found them isn’t about perfection; it is about intentional kindness. It’s about seeing opportunities to reflect Christ wherever you go.

When we walk away from a conversation, a meeting, or even a room, may we leave it infused with our kindness, God’s grace, and more goodness than when we arrived. The Kingdom of God grows, and the world becomes a better place one small act at a time.