Good Works # 3

I just read Mosiah 18:7-10. It said that if you serve others, and bear one anothers' burdens, that "he may pour out His Spirit more abundantly upon you".  It also said that you will be numbered with those of the first resurrection.  It lets me know that I will get blessings when I serve others.

 List three ways I can help bear another's burdens:

1.  I can pray to Heavenly Father that He would make me an instrument in His hands.

2.  I can share my testimony and advice with others.

3.  I can live as a good example so that others can know what to do when they need help.

4.  I can physically do service such as: cleaning the community,  make meals for those in need,  babysit for people who need those services, and use other talents I have when others need help (such as: singing in church, sewing something for someone.)

My attitude changes when i serve.  Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I notice the needs of others, and i can realize how blessed I am.  Also, I get to learn about other people and get to know them.  And, I can feel closer to my Savior because I know that He always did and is doing service.  

Today, I sang in church.  I shared my talents, and I did service by helping bring the Spirit into the meeting.  Also, I am making baby hats for babies in orphanages.  And, I befriended girls at girls camp last week who were having hard times, or were lonely.  I know that I did a good job because one of the girls that I got to know thanked me at the end of the week for helping her.  It made me feel very special that she appreciated my friendship and service to her.  Also, at school, church, with my friends, and at home, I always try to be a good example.  I feel so great when I am complemented on this.  It makes me feel like others are appreciating my service, which feels so fantastic.  And, it makes me want to serve even more!!!!