Wednesday, January 07, 2015

         You would think we were in an Idaho spring with the way this fierce wind beats against us as we walk back and forth to the temple.  It seems there was no wind at all last year for months and months.  Not so for the last several weeks.  The people who live here don’t seem to mind, but I’m going through a lot of “extra hold” hairspray.

         Here is number seven.

7. Serve someone every day

The small acts of service we offer may seem insignificant, but Elder Jeffery R. Holland taught that when we do what we can, our offering will make a difference.

“A journalist once questioned Mother Teresa of Calcutta about her hopeless task of rescuing the destitute in that city,” Elder Holland said. “He said that, statistically speaking, she was accomplishing absolutely nothing. This remarkable little woman shot back that her work was about love, not statistics. Notwithstanding the staggering number beyond her reach, she said she could keep the commandment to love God and her neighbor by serving those within her reach with whatever resources she had.”

          I really liked this one and was reminded of an education week speaker who told about choosing someone to lift every day.  Making a phone call, sending a note, giving a compliment, showing concern, giving empathy, sharing a burden, giving comfort, lending a helping hand, etc. were some of the things on the list.  

         Sister Bednar is also a wonderful example of discerning needs and then extending love through her personal ministry to others--observe and then serve.  There is nothing that can teach us more about the Savior and His love than giving service to others as He would.

         Hope everyone is well and happy, safe and warm!

Good Night and lots of love sent your way!