Serving Others with Gratitude

There was once a woman named Mara who volunteered every Saturday at a community kitchen. She had a demanding job, a busy home life, and often felt exhausted. One Saturday, she arrived at the kitchen feeling overwhelmed and quietly thought, “Why am I even doing this?” As she served a bowl of soup to an elderly man, he looked up with tears and said, “Thank you. You don’t know how much this means. This is the only warm meal I have all week.” In that moment, something shifted. The weight on her shoulders lifted. She remembered that service was not a burden—it was a privilege. Like Mara, we all go through seasons where serving feels tiring or unnoticed. But Galatians 5:13 reminds us that serving is not just a task—it is an expression of love. When we serve with gratitude, we reflect Christ’s heart, who came not to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:28). True service flows from remembering how God has served us—through His mercy, His patience, and His daily provision. Gratitude transforms our perspective, renews our strength, and turns simple acts into spiritual seeds that bless others and honour God.