The Church Is a Service Center—Not a Showroom
Discover how embracing the Church as a place of healing and growth transforms us into disciples who lift others with Christ’s love.

A Place for Healing and Transformation
The Church is not where we display perfectionism; it is where we come to display taking on the yoke of Christ—being perfected in Him. It’s where we come to be healed, strengthened, and prepared to lift others. True discipleship transforms us as we take Christ’s yoke and minister to others with His love and power.

From Showroom to Service Center

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf once compared the Church to a service center, not a showroom. Showrooms are for display—places where we might seek admiration for our knowledge, spirituality, or appearance. But a service center? That’s where vehicles in need of repair come for maintenance and renewal.

Too often, we treat church like a showroom. We hide our struggles, offer polished answers, and share insights to impress others. But in doing so, we miss the purpose of coming to Christ: to allow Him to heal our cracks and transform us.

Becoming Whole by Lifting Others

Christ’s mission was to heal, lift, and redeem. He didn’t minister to perfect people; He ministered to the broken, the weary, and the wandering. When we embrace this same purpose, church becomes a place of service—where we are both healed and empowered to lift others.

C.S. Lewis reminded us that if we saw others as God does, we would be tempted to fall down and worship them. To truly emulate Christ, we must see others not for who they are now, but for who they are becoming. Christlike service begins with recognizing divine potential in everyone and ministering to them as He would.

This is the Savior’s invitation: “Take my yoke upon you… and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29). His yoke binds us to Him. Through this covenant partnership, He not only heals us but also empowers us to extend His healing to others.

How to Lift Others

To live as Christ lived and become whole through service, practice these principles:

1. See Others as Christ Sees Them
Pray for the ability to see beyond appearances and recognize their divine worth.

2. Take an Active Interest in Others’ Lives
Listen deeply. Understand their burdens and joys.

3. Serve with Christlike Intent
Find meaningful ways to lift others, whether through small acts of kindness or significant sacrifices.

4. Invite Others to Experience Christ’s Grace
Point others toward the Savior as the source of healing and peace.

5. Be Humble and Transparent
Share your own journey of healing to inspire others to seek the Savior’s touch.

The Transforming Power of Christ’s Yoke

True discipleship is not about appearances. It is about becoming vessels of Christ’s grace. As we take His yoke upon us, we are healed, strengthened, and empowered to minister to others.

“When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren” (Luke 22:32). Christ heals us so we can strengthen others where they stand. When we take on His yoke, we share His balm with those who are weary and struggling. This doesn’t mean pulling them to where we think they should be, but meeting them where they are with compassion, love, and truth.

This is the beauty of Christlike service: it transforms both the giver and the receiver. As we lift others, we are lifted. As we heal others, we are healed.

I’ll Walk with You

I’m a fellow traveler on the path of discipleship, striving daily to align my life with celestial principles. If you feel the call to magnify your stewardships, focus your heart on Christ, and discover joy through Christlike thinking, I invite you to walk this path with me.

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