What’s more inviting than a nice warm bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup? There’s something about that warmth that can be very comforting. I quite often find myself making a pot of soup to take to someone. Just like it takes the perfect blend of ingredients and seasoning to make that soup warm and inviting, it sometimes takes the Holy Spirit to direct our hearts and minds to know the needs of others.
As human beings we all have the natural need of feeling loved and cared for. Of course there are many ways we can serve and help someone in need. Sometimes a listening ear or a hug can do far more than even a bowl of chicken soup. Living alone, I find quite often that I talk to myself or someone who has passed on. (Hopefully I’m not going a little crazy!) Its so nice when someone drops by to visit and I can actually have a conversation with another person. There are times when I really need to vent and share all my frustrations. A really good listener to me is one who does just that…. who really listens without voicing their opinion or giving advice. Since I have recognized that need in myself I try to extend that same courtesy to others.
I can testify to you that if you pray for an opportunity to serve someone or know of someone’s needs, you will receive those opportunities. You can be an instrument in God’s hands! It can be exhilarating! Serving others and thinking outside of my own needs has quietly and surprising helped heal my own suffering.
Our Savior Jesus Christ is the perfect example of thinking of others before ones self. He went about doing good. He looked for those in need, then he helped them.
So…….. make a pot of soup for someone, send a text that says “Hi, How are you today?”You will be blessed. I promise you your struggles wont disappear but they will feel lighter.
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