It was Todd's turn to write up the Bishopric Message this month, so here it is...
Brothers and Sisters, we are taught that when filled with the love of God, we are not content with blessing just our families. We will have a desire to bless the lives of our neighbors, friends, co-workers and all of our Heavenly Father's children. As sons and daughters of God we have a special obligation to love and care for others, especially those in need. It is through service, good works and simple acts of kindness that we express love to one another and fulfill this special obligation.
Opportunities for service to others are limitless. Kind words and deeds can lift burdens and gladden hearts.
President Spencer W. Kimball said, service to others deepens and sweetens this life while we are preparing to live in a better world. It is by serving that we learn how to serve. When we are engaged in the service of our fellowmen, not only do our deeds assist them, but we put our own problems in a fresher perspective. When we concern ourselves more with others, there is less time to be concerned with ourselves! In the midst of the miracle of service, there is the promise of Jesus that by losing our selves, we find ourselves!
Not only do we find ourselves in terms of acknowledging divine guidance in our lives, but the more we serve our fellowmen in appropriate ways, the more substance there is to our souls. Indeed, it is easier to find ourselves because there is so much more of us to find.
Brothers and Sisters, we encourage you enjoy in the act of service, if you haven't already done so, gain a personal testimony of the importance in serving others. Let's bring forth God's love through this great work, lets bring forth this love in our homes, communities, work places and churches. Let us loose our selves in service and good works. Let our hearts expand, let them be enlarged towards others.
As we are taught in Mosiah 2:17 – When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God. It is our Testimony that God's love can be felt not only by those who receive , but also by those who truly offer simple acts of service.
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2 comments:
Can Curtis borrow this? LOL!!! Awesome job, Todd!
What a beautiful reminder! You'd better be careful, Todd, you do such a fantastic job with these, you may have a new task added to your job description~~Ward scribe!
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