I had a friend say this recently when I did some service for them during a rough time. ⁣

But it wasn’t hard work for me, honestly. ⁣

I love this friend, I wanted to make their burden lighter, and I even felt like I hadn’t done enough. ⁣

But… I can also think of other times when I’ve served out of obligation or assignment, and it sure has felt like a burden to me. ⁣

My “service” becomes another thing added to my to-do list. ⁣

I think Jacob can teach us a lesson about what the difference is between these two scenarios. ⁣

He loved Rachel. ⁣

So when her father requested Jacob work 7 years for her hand:⁣

“Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.” (Genesis 29:20)⁣

Love. ⁣

I think love is the difference. ⁣

Have you noticed this? ⁣

When I focus on how much I love my kids, the service I do for them seems much lighter— not even like service! I’m just helping them out. ⁣

When I focus on how much I love my husband, I want to serve him and make his life much easier because I find joy in it. ⁣

When I’m filled with love for people in my community, I have a natural desire to serve them and make their burdens lighter.

Love makes service a joy!

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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I had a friend say this recently when I did some service for them during a rough time.

But it wasn’t hard work for me, honestly.

I love this friend, I wanted to make their burden lighter, and I even felt like I hadn’t done enough.

But… I can also think of other times when I’ve served out of obligation or assignment, and it sure has felt like a burden to me.

My “service” becomes another thing added to my to-do list.

I think sweet Jacob can teach us a lesson about what the difference is between these two scenarios.

He loved Rachel.

So when her father requested Jacob work 7 years for her hand:

“Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.” (Genesis 29:20)

Love.

I think love is the difference.

Have you noticed this?

When I focus on how much I love my kids, the service I do for them seems much lighter— not even like service! I’m just helping them out.

When I focus on how much I love my husband, I want to serve him and make his life much easier because I find joy in it.

When I’m filled with love for people in my community, I have a natural desire to serve them and make their burdens lighter.

Love makes service a joy!

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

The post Love makes service a joy first appeared on Come Follow Me Study with Cali Black.