Friday, March 16, 2007

The Power Of Serving Others

I read a great book called The Power of Serving Others by Gary Morsch and Dean Nelson. Here are some quotes from it which I found helpful.


Everyone has something to give.


Most people are willing to give when they see the need and have the opportunity.


Everyone can do something for someone right now.


We live by loving and serving others.


Service isn't limited to big dramatic acts.


We can do no great things, only small things with great love. -Mother Teresa


We are the answers to other peoples prayers.


If we wait there's never enough to act. If we act, there's always enough.


Everyone needs a sense of purpose in their lives which transcends their daily needs.


Living for yourself is it's own type of slavery.


Failure is what you decide it is.


You can make a living, which is to measure what you get - or you can have a life, which is to measure what you give.


Everyone encounters someone every day, often across cultural lines, who could benefit from a gesture that says, "I see you. You matter."

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