Ministering

After breaking my collar bone last Wednesday, it’s been an unusual few days for me.

Things have changed, dramatically.

I am unable to do even the simplest of things for myself.

I’ve felt a little wobbly at times and encountered a few stumbling blocks along the way.

Discomfort and pain are frequent visitors.

Some challenges include taking a shower, getting dressed/undressed, getting up off the couch, and even tying my shoelaces.

Things have been a little frustrating, as I’ve been forced to slow down.

Even typing this short message, takes a lot longer, one key stroke at a time, using only my right hand.

Monic and a few others have come to my rescue.

At times, I have literally had to lean on them.

They have been on hand to minister to me.

To minister means to love and care for others and to do the kinds of things the Saviour would do if He were living among us today.

Ministering is a way to help others feel Heavenly Father’s love and meet their spiritual and temporal needs.

These last few days, I feel blessed as others have supported and helped me with this new challenge.

I have felt their love.

Jean B. Bingham said, “Sometimes we think we have to do something grand and heroic to ‘count’ as serving our neighbours. Yet simple acts of service can have profound effects on others—as well as on ourselves.”

I am a witness that Christlike ministering takes place in the small, sincere acts, others do every day.

I am so grateful for all those who minister.

I love and appreciate each of you.

Look around at your family and friends, how can you minister to them as the Saviour would?