There is a song by Jewel called Hands. I know this probably sounds cheesy, but I think it is one of the most profound songs. It is all about serving the world through what you’ve been given. She says that we should not be idle with despair, but rather gather yourself around your faith serve with your hands. Because “my hands are small I know, but they’re not yours they are my own and I am never broken.”
This reminds me of my little brother’s favorite scripture. It’s Mosiah 2:17, which states that “when ye are in the service of your fellow beings, ye are only in the service of your God.” When we serve those around us, we are serving God. And it doesn’t take super-human powers to serve with our heart. Just by using the hands, talents, and compassion given to each one of us, we can better someone else’s life.
“Poverty stole your golden shoes
But it didn’t steal your laughter”
We have all been so blessed. We have all been give hands to serve and laughter to chase away the worries. No matter how hard a situation seems, or no matter how much “poverty stole,” we still have our soul, we still have our laughter, we still have our hands.
1 comment:
Great post!! I totally agree, and that is a great song! We really have been blessed in so many ways, it would be horrible for us not to share with others some of these rich blessings. Especially at this time of year, everyone has an open heart and is willing to serve. I love the spirit of Christmas that comes around at this time of year as well as the gratitude in everyone's hearts just following thanksgiving. I couldn't think of 2 better holidays to come one after the other. Thanks for your thoughts, I couldn't agree more!!
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