If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep

This weekend, my friend Sid and I visited a congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, inspired by a friend from our meditation community who had once been part of that church.

One of the things Sid and I often do on Sundays is visit different churches and spiritual communities. As someone deeply influenced by contemplative Christianity, non-dual spirituality, and mystical traditions, I find it meaningful to experience the many ways people relate to God, truth, love, and one another.

What struck me most that morning was the kindness in the room.

We were welcomed warmly. There were elderly people, young families, children talking and playing during the service — a sense of humanity spanning generations together in one place. It felt sincere, grounded, and alive.

During the service, one speaker reflected on the moment when Jesus asks Peter:

“Do you love me?”

Peter says yes.

And Jesus responds:

“Then feed my sheep.”

The speaker described this as a call to nourish humanity — to care for others because of one’s love for God.

Afterward, we spoke with two young missionaries (“elders”), both 19 years old. They shared that they spend hours each morning studying scripture and then go out into the community speaking with people about God, Jesus Christ, and their faith.

I felt deeply inspired by their devotion.

Not necessarily because I share every doctrinal belief, but because I recognized something universal underneath it: love expressing itself through service.

It left me asking myself:

If I love God…

If I love truth…

If I love what is deepest and most sacred in human beings…

Then how am I feeding God’s sheep?

How am I nurturing humanity?

I feel grateful that so many people I meet in my work are living this question in their own way — through caregiving, parenting, teaching, healing, listening, building, creating, protecting, serving, loving.

The forms differ.

But underneath them, I often sense the same longing: to participate in something sacred and life-giving.

I’ve been reflecting lately on becoming more intentional and precise about the ways I offer myself in service to humanity and to God as I understand Him.

And I’m curious:

What does “feeding the sheep” look like in your life?

If you’d like to explore these questions more deeply — spiritually, psychologically, or relationally — feel free to reach out for a free introductory conversation.