Love and serve with himility

 Shortly after he took over as the president of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, Booker T. Washington was walking in an exclusive section of town when he was stopped by a wealthy White woman. Not knowing the famous Mr. Washington by sight, she asked if he would like to earn a few dollars by chopping wood for her.

 

Because he had no pressing business at the moment, Mr. Washington smiled, rolled up his sleeves, and proceeded to do the humble chore she had requested. When he was finished, he carried the logs into the house and stacked them by the fireplace. A little girl recognized him and later revealed his identity to the lady.

 

The next morning the embarrassed woman went to see Mr. Washington in his office at the Institute and apologized profusely. “It’s perfectly alright madam,” he replied. “Occasionally I enjoy a little manual labor. Besides, it’s always a delight to do something for a friend.” She shook his hand and warmly reassured him that his meek and gracious attitude had endeared him and his work to her heart.

 

Not long afterward, she showed her admiration by persuading some wealthy acquaintances to join her in donating thousands of dollars to the Tuskegee Institute.

Galatians 5:13-14 through love serve one another and 

You shall love your Neighbour as yourself 

The Spirit of Kindness

A gentle hand, a quiet word,
The sweetest song that’s ever heard.
It costs us nothing, yet it buys
A spark of hope in tired eyes. 

For kindness keeps the spirit whole,
A blessing anchored in the soul.
While others race to reach the end,
The one who leads will be a friend. 

To give is how we truly rise,
With open hearts and steady eyes.
For life is rich and doubly blessed,
When kindness is our daily guest. 

— Anbu Jeremiah 22nd January 2026

God bless