One of the hardest things for me since losing my husband almost nine years ago has been accepting help from others without feeling inferior and helpless. I couldn’t ask for a better street to live on with such wonderful friends and neighbors who are always ready to serve me in whatever way I need. The Lord has truly blessed me to be surrounded by such good people!
As I have struggled with feelings of depression and inadequacy, I was counseled to reach out and serve others. Having been introvert for most of my life I knew this would be another struggle for me but one I was determined to try. It made perfect sense that if I would serve others I might not feel so helpless when family, friends and neighbors served me, but to my surprise I found so much more!!!
If you have lost a loved one….serve. If you are lonely…serve. If you are feeling that you have no worth…serve. If you feel the weight of transgressions…serve. If you are feeling that life is unfair….serve. I promise that as you serve others you will gain the strength you need to overcome whatever you are dealing with or at the very least you will find peace.
Our Father in Heaven taught His children this very same lesson when He sent His Only Begotten Son to Serve. Never has there been a greater example of someone who served and sacrificed so selflessly.
I have truly found personal strength through serving others even though I still have hard days. I not only found needed strength but I found that I too have a purpose and something worthwhile to give others. I found that I can give love and be loved. I found that I can have peace and even joy while I wait to be reunited with my husband. Serving others has truly served me!
Serving Others Can Bring Peace During Hard Times!!!
by Tanya Christiansen