Whatever You Do For the Least of My People, That You Do Onto Me

Serving is not easy, it requires giving up our time, energy, and selves to another person or persons. It is much easier to "let someone else do it." However, we all have specific qualities and abilities which we need to share with others, especially those who are not as fortunate as we are. Certainly each of us has certain gifts and talents that have been given to us, why not share them in service. Many people might say why should I help other people? Sure, this is a question that might come to mind, especially when we are living comfortable lives and do not have to worry too much about anything. Why not take an approach that will help you grow as a person and benefit another in a significant way.

There are many people out there who can do various acts of service which could change the lives of others. The only people who fail when it comes to service are those who do not try. Why was I given this life in the United States? Why was I given this life in which I have been granted an education? Why was I given this life where I do not struggle to find food or clothing? Why was I given this life with a family that cares so much for me? Why was I given this life in which I enjoy a healthy body, mind, and soul? These could be questions that you have asked yourself or maybe could consider. Why, because if you are living a decent life that is great and I am happy for you. Maybe you worked very hard to get to where you are, maybe you are fortunate enough to have been born into a family that was set from the start. Whatever the case may be, your life is important in the eyes of others.

We are not only talking about donating sums of money to various charities, organizations, and funds. However this is an excellent thing to do especially for those who can do so and I urge those who can to do this. We are also talking about giving of our talents and abilities whatever they may be to benefit other people who need our love. There are many people in this world who do not have it nearly as good as we do. I urge you to join in and serve your fellow man because in doing so you will touch a life. If you are able to touch one person in a unique and special way you have done a monumental thing.

It is very easy to care and to love those who care and love us. It can be difficult to reach out to those who are forgotten. One group of people who need our love and charity are the poor in the our home country of America, but especially those who live in third world countries across the globe. Not only are these people grateful for all that we do for them, their lives may be changed forever. It is much easier to give to those who we may receive from later on in life. It means all the more to give and to expect nothing in return and it is outstanding to give to those who can never repay us. For giving is an act of love, it is something one does because he cares about the universal human good.

Therefore, I once again urge you to give of yourselves in service to your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the world. For God has told us that whatever we do for the least of His people that we do onto Him. By serving others we not only show our Christ-like love for them, but we honor, worship, and serve the Lord our Maker who has given us all that we have. For those who are able to go over seas or to another country and do service work, do so for you will come back with a new perspective on life, a new appreciation for what you have, a sense of accomplishment, and just knowing that you loved on another person and served your God. For those who are not able to travel, do something in your neighborhood for the less fortunate, maybe donate to some Charities like Food for the Poor Inc. And lastly use what you have been given for by using our talents we will receive more and be able to do more for others.

The late Pope John Paul II once said, "Christian love is not simply an act of charity, but an encounter with Christ Himself in the poor." For the scriptures do say that there is no greater thing that one can do than laying down his life for another. Why not pick up our cross and lead others to a better life and a happy future by the grace of God. Why not serve and do what Jesus stood for, what the Lord calls us to do "My commandment is love one another as I have loved you." Thank you and God bless you, may your heart be filled with treasures of love, happiness, charity, grace, and peace.