“You render compassionate service to others for reasons that
supersede desires for personal benefits. In this you emulate the Savior, who,
though a king, did not seek position, nor was He concerned about whether others
noticed Him. He did not bother to compete with others. His thoughts were always
tuned to help others. He taught, healed, conversed, and listened to others. He
knew greatness had little to do with outward signs of prosperity or position.
He taught and lived by this doctrine: ‘He that is greatest among you shall be
your servant.’ In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our
happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater
importance. Let us open our eyes and see the heavy hearts, notice the
loneliness and despair; let us feel the silent prayers of others around us, and
let us be an instrument in the hands of the Lord to answer those prayers.” – Dieter
F. Uchtdorf
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