Importance of Service

There are about a million reasons why service is important, and I don’t want to overlook any of them, but I’m just going to mention one in this post.

Somehow, when I extend myself beyond my comfort zone to do something for someone else, I am always blessed in my own life.  Things fall into place and my problems seem to fade away.  When Hy was learning to sleep on his own, I really felt like I needed to find a way to serve.  A friend was having surgery, so I volunteered to go to her house all day to watch her kids.  This seemed like the opposite of what would help my baby take good naps, but we made it work.  After a very long day, we went home and at bedtime, Hy went right to sleep.  The next day he took 2 great naps.  It was not my doing, it was the answer to my prayers.  I know that gift was given to me because I was willing to help someone in need.

Don’t ever forget that service makes life better even when it doesn’t make sense.

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