My mother is the greatest person I know. I know that it was her prayers morning and night, crying for my well-being, that ultimately got me in Providence. And she teaches me so much even now. I want to share a moment that represents how great of a woman she is.
I remember being asked to do something. I did it willingly losing sleep over it. I did my best to make it perfect and flawless. I did it because I really saw it as God's work. I also looked forward to seeing how it would benefit everyone and seeing smiles on their faces. Yes, I did see smiles on their faces, and I felt that in some way, God was smiling through them all.
However, a couple of people began to complain to me about how they expected more and what they were displeased with. I can take constructive criticism and I am more than willing to work on it if it's within my power. But the way they complained was very inconsiderate of what it took to get it done. I was overwhelmed with the unfairness of it all that I began to tell my mother about it. I expected comfort and encouragement but noooooooooo~!
She all of a sudden said, "I'm disappointed in you."
I was like, "what?"
She said, "The reason why I support you and love you being in Providence is because I thought you were doing all this for God."
I was in total amazement. I said, "Of course, I did it for God."
"Then why do you seek acknowledgment from the people?"
I then said, "Mom, didn't you hear me? I don't seek acknowledgment. I don't care about that. I just wish that people wouldn't have to complain about it if they are not going to acknowledge it."
She then said, "If you really did it for God, then whether they acknowledge you or stone you for it, you will still be happy that you did it for God."
Wow, that really hit home. I saw the truth in it and came to the realization that whether people criticize you, complain about you, or even praise you, it should not affect the gratification of doing God's work. Why? Because what it comes down to is...God.
Again, I love my mother for always guiding me in the right direction and helping me see everyday that God is our one and only.
By the way, I am now much happier, criticism or praise, doing the work of God...for God.
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