Quote/Scripture of focus “Blessed art thou, Nephi, for those things which thou has done; for I have beheld how thou hast with unwearyingness declared the word, which I have given unto thee, unto this people. And thou hast not feared them, and hast not sought thine own life, but hast sought my will, and to keep my commandments. And now, because thou has done this with such unwearyingness, behold, I will bless thee forever…” Helaman 10:4-5
“God’s greatest reward goes to those who serve without expectation of reward. It goes to those who serve without fanfare; those who quietly go about seeking ways to help others; those who minister to others simply because they love God and God’s children” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Greatest Among You,” General Conference, April 2017).
I have seen examples of such service all my life. The former bishop who serves just as faithfully in his new nursery calling as he did as bishop. The high councilman turned primary teacher who spends just as much time planning his primary lesson as he did preparing his sacrament meeting talks. The visiting teacher who serves out of love, not to get her numbers met. The empty nester who came to my house and played trains with my 2 year old for hours so I could unpack my kitchen and take a nap when we moved into a new apartment with a 2 week old baby. The friend who showed up with a diet coke when I needed it the most. The brother who gave up his precious treasure to his little brother who was sad. The mother who serves her children with all of her heart.
We have examples like Nephi, son of Helaman, in the scriptures. We also have examples all around us of people who serve with “unwearyingness.” They serve and share the love of Christ with those around them because that is just who they are. They don’t know that we see them, and they don’t care who is watching. They aren’t doing it for us. They are doing it for Him—and so can we. As we do we will be “blessed forever” just as Nephi was.
Meditation and Journaling Prompt: Think of a time when you served with “unwearyingness” and without expecting some reward for your service
Call to Action: Pray for opportunities to serve, then listen and act when the Spirit prompts you today. It doesn’t need to be some grand gesture to be meaningful. Let God direct you where He needs you today.
Mindfulness Tip: Stop. Breathe. Feel. Listen.
