In this sermon, we explore the difference between being nice and being kind, showing how niceness often masks fear while kindness speaks truth for others’ good. Through the story of Peter and John in Acts 3–4, we see believers who refused to settle for “nice” prayers focused on comfort. Instead, they prayed boldly for courage, trusted God’s power, and relied on community. Their example calls us to honest lament, surrendered faith, and Spirit‑filled boldness in our everyday lives.