We come to love those we serve. If we choose to begin to serve

Host: The room is warm, bathed in the soft glow of the fireplace that crackles quietly in the background. Outside, the night is calm, the world settling into a peaceful stillness. Inside, the quiet is punctuated only by the occasional turn of a page or the soft sound of breathing as Jack and Jeeny sit across from each other, the weight of Henry B. Eyring’s words lingering between them. They are quiet for a moment, reflecting on the depth of the message.

Jack: “Henry B. Eyring said, ‘We come to love those we serve. If we choose to begin to serve the Master out of even a glimmer of faith, we will begin to know Him. We will come to know His purposes for the people we serve for Him. Even when they do not accept our offer to serve them, we will feel His appreciation if we persist.’” He repeats the words slowly, as though they’re settling in for the first time. “It’s a beautiful thought, isn’t it? That in serving others, we come to understand something deeper — not just about them, but about ourselves, about God, and about the world around us.” He pauses, a slight furrow in his brow. “But the part about ‘even when they do not accept our offer to serve them’… that’s the tough part, isn’t it? What do you do when your efforts aren’t appreciated? When your service goes unnoticed?”

Jeeny: “It’s definitely not easy. But I think that’s part of the challenge and beauty of service. When you serve from a place of genuine faith, even when it’s not accepted or returned, you’re still changing. You’re still learning. It’s not about what you get back — it’s about the love that grows in you because of your willingness to give.” Her voice is soft, steady, as if she’s speaking from her own place of understanding. “Serving with that kind of selflessness — it shapes us in ways we don’t always see right away. Even if others don’t appreciate it, God does. And sometimes, that quiet, unseen appreciation is enough to keep you going.”

Jack: “But how do you keep going when it feels like you’re giving all of yourself and it’s just not being received? It’s one thing to serve when it’s welcomed, when it’s appreciated, but it’s hard not to feel discouraged when your efforts seem to fall flat.” His voice cracks slightly, a reflection of the vulnerability he’s sharing. “How do you hold on to that sense of purpose when it feels like no one is noticing?”

Jeeny: She leans forward slightly, her gaze steady but filled with compassion. “It’s tough. I won’t deny that. But I think the key is understanding that the value of our service isn’t in how it’s received by others, but in how it aligns with what we believe. We serve because it’s the right thing to do, because it’s part of who we are. Even if others don’t acknowledge it, God sees it. And in the quiet moments, in the times when we feel unnoticed, we start to understand that the impact of our service isn’t always immediate. It grows over time, in the hearts of those we serve and in our own hearts too.” She smiles softly, the warmth in her voice lifting the heaviness. “It’s like planting a seed. You may not see it grow right away, but the effort is still worthwhile. And sometimes, the growth happens in ways you can’t even see.”

Jack: “So it’s about faith, then. Trusting that the service is still making a difference, even if it’s not visible right now. It’s about believing that the effort itself is important, not just the outcome?” He looks at her, his expression softening as the understanding begins to sink in. “I think I get it now. It’s not about seeing results right away. It’s about knowing that every act of service, no matter how small, has its place.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. And when you serve with that faith, you’re also serving yourself. You’re growing, you’re learning to love deeper, and you’re walking closer to the person you’re meant to be.” She smiles again, the peace in her voice clear. “In a way, the service becomes a gift to you, even if it’s not recognized by others. And that’s the beauty of it — that quiet transformation.”

Host: The room feels still now, the quiet between them heavy with understanding. Jack and Jeeny sit in the calm, the idea of service taking on a new light. It’s not about the immediate reward or recognition, but about the quiet transformation that happens both in those who serve and those who are served. The act of giving, of offering love and kindness, grows into something deeper — a connection to others and to something greater. And as they sit together, they realize that sometimes the most profound changes happen not through grand gestures, but in the quiet, unseen acts of service that reflect the love they choose to give.

Jack: “Maybe I’ve been too focused on the outcome, too focused on the immediate reward. But serving isn’t about that. It’s about giving, even when you don’t see the return.” His voice is steady now, the weight of the conversation lifting. “It’s about knowing that the love you offer is worth something, even when it goes unacknowledged.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. And in the end, it’s about creating that ripple effect. When we serve with love, it doesn’t just stay with us. It reaches others in ways we might not even see.” Her smile is full of quiet confidence. “And that’s what makes it all worthwhile.”

Host: The air feels lighter now, filled with a quiet peace that comes from understanding the true nature of service. Jack and Jeeny sit together, no longer burdened by the need for immediate recognition, but filled with the realization that their actions have meaning, even if unseen. The world outside may continue its rush, but in this space, they’ve discovered a truth — that the value of service lies in the giving, not in the receiving.