Showing Love Through Service

Showing Love through Service

Whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.

Galatians 6:10

FOR SOME PEOPLE, actions speak louder than words. Acts of service is probably the primary love language of these people. It’s what makes them feel loved. The words “I love you” may seem shallow to these folks if they are not accompanied by acts of service.

Mowing the grass, cooking a meal, washing dishes, vacuuming the floor, getting hairs out of the sink, removing the white spots from the mirror, getting bugs off the windshield, taking out the garbage, changing the baby’s diaper, painting the bedroom, dusting the bookcase, washing the car, trimming the shrubs, raking the leaves, dusting the blinds, walking the dog—these types of things communicate love to the person whose primary love language is acts of service. In Galatians, Paul encourages us to take opportunities to do good and kind things for other believers. How much more should we do this for the one we love most?

Do these things, and your spouse will feel loved. Fail to do these things, and you can say, “I love you” all day long without making him or her feel loved. If you want your spouse to feel loved, you must discover and speak his or her primary love language.

Father, there are so many ways to show my love through acts of service. Please help me to notice the opportunities throughout the day.

Acts of Service