July 13: The Joy of Service.
Making Others Happy.
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.--2 Corinthians 1:24, ESV
HE WHO IS FOLLOWING the divine guidance has found the only true source of saving grace and real happiness, and has gained the power of imparting happiness to all around him.--Messages to Young People, 264.
You are not placed on earth merely to delve for self, to dig and build, to toil and spin, but to make life bright and joyous and beautiful with the love of Christ--like the flowers, to gladden others lives be the ministry of love.--Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, 97.
There is nothing, save the selfish heart of man, that lives unto itself. No bird that cleaves the air, no animal that moves upon the ground, but ministers to some other life. There is no leaf of the forest, or lowly blade of grass, but has its ministry. Every animal could live; and man and animal, in turn, minister to the life of tree and shrub and leaf....The sun sheds its light to gladden a thousand worlds. The ocean, itself the source of all our springs and fountains, receives the streams from every land, but takes to give.--The Desire of Ages, 20.
Seeking to make yourself happy...is poor work, unprofitable business.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, 56.
The greatest happiness experienced will be in doing others good, in making others happy. Such happiness will be lasting.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, 161.
Making Others Happy.
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.--2 Corinthians 1:24, ESV
HE WHO IS FOLLOWING the divine guidance has found the only true source of saving grace and real happiness, and has gained the power of imparting happiness to all around him.--Messages to Young People, 264.
You are not placed on earth merely to delve for self, to dig and build, to toil and spin, but to make life bright and joyous and beautiful with the love of Christ--like the flowers, to gladden others lives be the ministry of love.--Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, 97.
There is nothing, save the selfish heart of man, that lives unto itself. No bird that cleaves the air, no animal that moves upon the ground, but ministers to some other life. There is no leaf of the forest, or lowly blade of grass, but has its ministry. Every animal could live; and man and animal, in turn, minister to the life of tree and shrub and leaf....The sun sheds its light to gladden a thousand worlds. The ocean, itself the source of all our springs and fountains, receives the streams from every land, but takes to give.--The Desire of Ages, 20.
Seeking to make yourself happy...is poor work, unprofitable business.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, 56.
The greatest happiness experienced will be in doing others good, in making others happy. Such happiness will be lasting.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, 161.
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