Who is Serving Who?
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” - Mohandas Gandhi
“To ease another’s heartache is to forget one’ own.” - Abraham Lincoln
Service is such a win-win scenario. It is such a blessing to those who are receiving service and to those giving of themselves as well. In fact, it’s actually very difficult to say who is serving whom and who is benefiting more.
I have had times in my life where I have made myself sick because of my stress level. I have also been depressed, lost, confused and probably felt every other emotion that leaves you a in state of feeling completely helpless. In the moments that I have stepped outside myself and focused my concerns outwardly towards others, the stress and depression has been lifted.
I have been blessed by the amazing joy and satisfaction that comes from serving. Even in times of personal turmoil and despair, I have felt complete joy because of the blessing of serving others.
- Jeremiah Forest
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