Service was joy

Here's a little something to think about this Sunday—the relationship between life, joy, and service.

The easy cure for worry

President Gordon B. Hinckley (one of the prophets of the LDS church) was an absolutely profound and service-oriented man who made brilliant little quips. Today I would like to share a little gem of his. When we are struggling, the best cure is to give ourselves purpose by getting outside of ourselves and helping someone else.

“The best antidote I know for worry is work. The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired. One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.”
—GORDON B. HINCKLEY // STANDING FOR SOMETHING: 10 NEGLECTED VIRTUES THAT WILL HEAL OUR HEARTS & HOMES

Service Saying

Happy Sunday everyone! I go to my LDS church every Sunday as a service to myself. The things I learn from the teachers, other people, and from the spirit uplift and help me. Service includes the ways you help other people, but don't forget that while it's important to serve, it's also important to be served!

"There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed."
—WOODROW WILSON

Service Saying

Why should you get involved in service? If you can't find the motivation, here's a good reason to help you get started:

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
—MAHATMA GANDHI