The Path of Service

​Perhaps, like me, you watched the Coronation on Saturday and enjoyed the Coronation Concert last night. And perhaps like me, you heard the key message of both events - service. I was very much reminded of Jesus' message -

​ I come not to be served but to serve.

​We each in our own way, can take the path of service. We do not have to be a king or a queen or even a minister. We simply have, in our hearts, the deep desire to honour, support, respect and encourage those around us, so that each may know their inner light, worth and Truth. This happens successfully when we first honour, respect and support ourselves on our journey. As we believe in our self, our Divine Self, we can help others believe in themselves. This is the true path of service.
 
The other message to me was that this can be joyful. Yes there may be a sense of duty and responsibility. But as King Charles reflects, there is also deep joy, for when we give from our hearts, we receive love and joy in return.
 
So let us bless our King and Queen as they continue in their path of service. May humility, strength, compassion and respect continue to guide them, as they show the huge, life changing benefits that helping another brings.
 
And may we serve with the same humility, respect, strength and compassion, recognising the light within us all that is here to shine and radiate joy, love and peace.

Rev Kimerie Mapletoft
Director of Silent Unity and Daily Word UK