We have discussed that we should love others with our minds, our hearts, and our hands. The Hebrew maiden (2 Kings 5:1-7) illustrated “If you see something, say something.”

In the story of Peter’s mother-in-law (Luke 4:38-40), Jesus demonstrated how not to hoard our blessings, pondering over them in our mind but giving no outward expression of thankfulness. 

This last point addresses showing our love for others by acts of service, which is one of author Gary Chapman’s five languages of love.

Dorcas, also called Tabitha, (Acts 9:36-40) sewed her way into being the only woman resurrected by Peter. Her good works and acts of charity showered love on others. When she died, Peter was found, and the women expected her resurrection!

We may struggle with doing what are seemingly small actions: for example, giving someone a ride, distributing packets to the homeless, purposefully praying intercessory prayers, sending a card, making phone calls, and quick visits, just to name a few. But we don’t have access to the divine records recording the impact of our thoughtfulness and kindness.

Other Bible examples of the value of doing something apparently unimportant, but with huge impact, are the stories of the widow with two mites (Mark 12:42-44) and the lad who shared his two fishes and five loaves of bread (Matthew 14:17-21).

Each day let’s practice showering others with love with our minds, our hearts, and our hands.