The Power of Service: Building Better Relationships
Episode Overview
Shift your focus from yourself to others. Create opportunities for meaningful connections. Sacrifice convenience to help others. Show unconditional love to those around you. Find fulfilment and joy through acts of service.
Love seeks one thing only, the good of the one loved. It leaves all the other secondary effects to take care of themselves.
Ever felt like your relationships could use a little boost? In this episode of The Next Right STEPS podcast, host Steve C. Ward dives into the concept of 'Service' as the final piece in a five-part series on improving relationships. This episode is all about shifting focus from yourself to others and the transformative power that comes with it.
Steve shares his own journey, from caring more about his future wife’s happiness to getting involved in non-profit ministries, and how these experiences have enriched his life. He highlights the idea that true community and deeper relationships come from selfless acts of service and having the right motives. By putting others first, you not only help them but also find a sense of fulfilment and joy for yourself.
The episode offers practical steps for anyone looking to build stronger connections, such as creating opportunities for others, sacrificing convenience, and showing unconditional love. With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights, this episode provides a compelling argument for why serving others can lead to a more meaningful and happy life. So, are you ready to get out of your own way and start building better relationships?
Give this episode a listen and find out how small acts of service can make a big difference.