365QOD- Day1047

Being of Service Costs

“Service is the rent we pay for living.”- Marian Wright Edelman, The Measure of Our Success

The other day I was reading an article about books that changed people’s lives.  One of the people referenced this book and this line.  It jumped out of the rest of the article to capture my attention.

What does it mean that we pay rent for living?  I do not think God is sitting up there getting ready to collect.  At least God does not do this in my world view.

But I like this line as a reminder.  We should be of service to others as a way of belonging here.  We pay rent in order to realize that we appreciate our life.  Why?  How many things that were given to you that were free that you marvel at and appreciate.  Most often you said Thanks and moved on.  But if you paid the price then you will remember it.

So being of service is important.  It keeps the agreement that we made with each other that we will help and love one another.  At least that is what I do in my world view.  I love the way Zig Zigler used to say this, “In this world you can have anything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.”  That is service to many!  Be of service to many and all of your wants will be filled. 

Today’s question is:

“Have you paid your rent today?”