Have I done any good in the world today?
Have I helped anyone in need?
Have I cheered up the sad and made someone feel glad?
If not, I have failed indeed.
Has anyone's burden been lighter today
Because I was willing to share?
Have the sick and the weary been helped on their way?
When they needed my help was I there?
Then wake up and do something more
Than dream of your mansion above.
Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure,
A blessing of duty and love.
There are chances for work all around just now,
Opportunities right in our way.
Do not let them pass by, saying, "Sometime I'll try,"
But go and do something today.
'Tis noble of man to work and to give;
Love's labor has merit alone.
Only he who does something helps others to live.
To God each good work will be known.
I love this hymn. It is so beautiful in the way of how we can and should do service. Everything I've ever learned about service, my father taught me by example. I will always be so grateful for his example.
I got to thinking about my life and what I can do each day to serve. Two things came to mind, if I can make someone laugh and serve someone, then I'm good. Those are two things I plan on striving for, each day. It may not seem like a lot, but it makes my day so much better.
As my Dad said, "LDS stands for 'Let's Do Service or Let's Do Something!"
Thanks Dad!
