Not Too Far From Here...

Somebody's down to their last dime
Somebody's running out of time
Not too far from here
Somebody's got nowhere else to go
Somebody needs a little hope
Not too far from here
And I may not know their name
But I'm praying just the same
That You'll use me Lord to wipe away a tear
Cause somebody's crying
Not too far from here

Somebody's troubled and confused
Somebody's got nothing left to lose
Not too far from here
Somebody's forgotten how to trust
Somebody's dying for love
Not too far from here
It may be a stranger's face
But I'm praying for Your grace
To move in me and take away the fear
Cause somebody's hurting
Not too far from here

Help me Lord not to turn away from pain
Help me not to rest while those around me weep
Give me Your strength and compassion
When somebody finds the road of life too steep

Somebody's troubled and confused
Somebody's got nothing left to lose
Not too far from here
Somebody's forgotten how to trust
And somebody's dying for love
Not too far from here
Now I'm letting down my guard
And I'm opening my heart
Help me speak Your love to every needful ear
Someone is waiting not too far from here

These are lyrics to a song called "Not Too Far From Here" by Hilary Weeks. A couple of weeks ago in Relief Society we had one of the best lessons I've ever had. It was all about service. Serving your family, friends, even strangers. It was a beautifully taught lesson (thanks Sis Fordham)...it made me think a lot about how grateful I am for my job. For the fact that every night I go to work I have the chance to make a difference for someone or for a member of their family. I have a chance to calm someone's fears, help them do things they can't, and comfort those who lose someone they love. It is such a blessing and a life lesson in service. They say the only way to find yourself is to lose yourself in others. I believe that is so true. So as you go about your week...look ways to serve others. It doesn't have to be major...just something small. You never know who needs you somewhere not to far from here.
You can listen to the song HERE if you want...it's really beautiful (I was sobbing like newborn baby when I heard it the first time)