Healing does not end with survival. While surviving trauma, loss, addiction, or relational pain requires immense strength, God often invites us to move beyond survival into purpose. Scripture reminds us, “Comfort others with the comfort you have received from God” (2 Corinthians 1:4). Healing, when nurtured, naturally overflows into service. We get to serve is a wonderful example of my life-lived experiences that serving others is a honor and a privilege and it helps us to heal personally and to assist in the process of helping other to heal as well.
Neuroscience supports this truth. Research shows that serving others activates reward centers in the brain associated with joy, connection, and meaning. According to the Mayo Clinic, volunteering and helping behaviors reduce depression, lower stress, and improve overall emotional well-being. The brain experiences what researchers often call the “helper’s high.”
Creative service multiplies this impact. Sharing a coloring page, journaling together, facilitating reflection, or offering creative space to others creates connection without pressure. Creativity lowers defenses and allows healing to happen organically—for both the giver and the receiver.
Faith anchors this outward movement. Service rooted in faith is not about fixing others; it is about presence. Worship and prayer keep the heart aligned with God’s purpose while creativity provides the hands-on expression of compassion.
At WGTS, serving is not a requirement—it is a response to healing. As we serve creatively, God continues to heal us along the way. Survival becomes testimony, and healing becomes a shared journey.
We don’t have to serve. We get to serve.
Citations:
- – 2 Corinthians 1:4
- – Mayo Clinic (2023) – Volunteering and mental health
- – Psychology Today (2021) – The helper’s high
