Helping others is at the heart of Christian love. But what if our good intentions don’t actually help?

Recently, a group of kind-hearted people offered to assist me with a project. Their willingness to serve was genuine and deeply appreciated. The problem wasn’t their heart; it was the approach. Instead of asking what I needed, they jumped in with how they thought they could help.

It reminded me of an important truth: Helping isn’t about what makes us feel useful; instead, it’s about what benefits the other person. Sometimes the best thing we can say is, “Tell me what you need,” and then do that without adding or altering the plan.

Serving others like Jesus means humility, patience, and the willingness to follow, not just lead. Let’s be people who not only offer help but do it well.