There are direct, obvious, and traditional services to be performed, such as providing food, clothing, shelter, and physical care. But there are also more subtle needs to be met that are no less real for not being quite so visible...So often we can serve by bathing the wounded and bruised egos of others in the warm waters of deserved commendation. So often what people need is to be enveloped in the raiment of real response. So often what people need so much is to be sheltered from the storms of life in the sanctuary of belonging. Such a service cannot be rendered by selfish people, however, because the response of the selfish will always be that there is no room in their inn. Chronic self-concern means that the No Vacancy sign is always posted...Frequently, we busily search for group service projects, which are surely needed and commendable, when quiet, personal service is also urgently needed. - Neal A. Maxwell
Posted on: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 15:33:52 +0000
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