through love serve one another. -- Galatians 5:13
There is a story I heard years ago about the difference between heaven and hell. It isn’t a biblically accurate story, but that’s not the point. It is accurately related to human behavior and how our attitudes affect our happiness in life. Here it is:
In heaven and in hell, people are seated around a banquet table, and before them is a great feast. There is a strange problem, however, about the way they must eat. Every person has eating utensils strapped to their hands that they cannot take off. Also, the utensils are too long for them to feed themselves. There is no way they could scoop food and return it to their own mouths.
In heaven, the people easily find the solution. With joy, they simply feed each other and have a great time of fellowship as they serve one another and enjoy the feast that heaven offers. Hell is much different. The people in hell are so selfish that they would rather starve to death than help someone else. Therefore, even though they have the same food available, they never experience it because they refuse to serve each other.
There is a Chinese proverb that says, “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.” Proverbs 11:25 bears truth to that saying, “The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” Some of the most miserable people on earth are those who only look out for themselves. I once worked for a multi-millionaire, and she was one of the most miserable people I've met. She never thought of anyone but herself!
According to Time Magazine, the greatest thinkers in the world have suggested that true happiness is found in helping others. Studies have proven that helping others helps reduce stress and happiness.
So, go out today, find someone in need and fill that need.
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