Yesterday, my companion and I had a great opportunity of going to a woman house to "rake apples" I had never heard raking apples before going to her home! Her trees were overgrown, and many apples had fallen to the ground already rotting and a busy dinner destination for hornets! We did not have time to change out of our skirts and nice shoes, but wanting to surprise her before she got home, we busily worked until the job was done. As we worked I thought about my life, I thought about the times in my life when I have enjoyed doing service and the times when I have not. I realized that even when the job has been sticky, muddy, hot, and difficult the reward has been sweet. That reward is the sweetness of serving your fellow neighbor; your brother or sister. I am so grateful for opportunity of service.
José L. Alonso said, "Each day we have the opportunity to give help and service—doing the right thing at the right time, without delay. Think of the many people who have a difficult time obtaining a job or who are ill, who feel lonely, who even think that they have lost everything. What can you do to help? Imagine that a neighbor, caught out in the rain with his car broken down, calls you for assistance. What is the right thing to do for him? When is the right time to do it?"
The answer is ANYTIME!! I know that in my times of need, I have been so grateful for those who have come to my aide. It was not the most convenient time for them, but as they listened to the influence of the spirit and acted upon it, I was greatly blessed! My challenge to you is to serve someone today! I love you all!
Matthew Chapter 22: vs 36-39 The Savior is asked:
36: Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37: Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38: This is the first and great commandment.
39: And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
