Recent world events have caught the attention of us all: hurricanes, floods, fires, earthquakes. The news is flooded with images of the immensity of these catastrophes. Acts of kindness and heroism are abundant and remind us all of the power of service, kindness and love.
The story is told of a small group of swimmers caught in a rip tide. They were being pulled out into the ocean with no help nearby. A woman on the shore, seeing their plight, asserted that no one was going to be lost that day. Those on the shore formed a human chain that reached out into the ocean far enough to pull the stranded swimmers to safety.
Matthew 25:40 “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
Thomas S. Monson, president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints spoke beautifully of these timeless principles: http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2017/04/kindness-charity-and-love?cid=HP_WE_6-8-2017_dPFD_fGC_xLIDyL1-C_&lang=eng
Love is found in each mountain. Love is seen in each sea.
Love runs, swims, and flies through now endlessly.
Love’s in the smile of a friend when they truly care.
Love’s in the kind word we give, when someone’s in despair.
Love powers hope, as faith grows within.
Love lifts us from sorrow’s worries and helps us to win.
The pure charity of Christ is the source of true love.
He gives the Holy Ghost, like the wings of a dove.
that’s another great picture