Do you ever have those internal thoughts that say: I'm a good person, Ive done this for this charity, another thing for this friend, I've tried to show my loved ones that I want to support them and on and on? I admit I do. Sometimes I just want someone to say WOW you are such a giving and loving person look at all you do.
God though is a very loving and caring God and knows that this would not be good for me at all. How do I know this...last night I was laying in bed thinking how this loved one of mine should see all I'm doing to help him only to wake up this morning with my devotion and guess what! I was reminded why I don't want nor do I need this recognition. It is more important for me to have that glory when I go to my next life rather than here on this temporary earth. So the next time I'm wanting all those kudos I will remember this:
Mathew 6:1
Be careful not to do your acts of righteousness before men, to be seen by them. If you do will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
My prayer today Lord is that whatever kindness or acts that I do in the name of charity to another be between you and I alone so that you may be pleased.
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