As we think of the problems of others and provide service, our own problems seem less serious.

Throughout our lives all of us depend on others for help. When we were infants, our parents fed, clothed, and cared for us. Without this care we would have died. When we grew up, other people taught us skills and attitudes. Many of us have needed nursing care during illness or money in a financial crisis. Some of us ask God to bless suffering people and then do nothing for them. We must remember that God works through us.

“When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God." -Mosiah 2:17

As we think of the problems of others and provide service, our own problems seem less serious.