Many of us work tirelessly. We don’t count the hours we put in just to meet our deadlines. We often do what is expected without complaints. At the end of the day, we receive no rewards, no kudos or a hearty thank you. Then, comes along someone who receives the highest of all praises just because that person was able to deliver one piece of the work we have done. It is truly frustrating and it is not fair. Is this what life is all about?
The many expectations we have about ourselves and others zap the joy from entering our lives. Many times we are tangled up in our obligations for the sake of simply fulfilling them. Therefore, when others receive more, we tend to miss the point. We forget that we have accomplished something worthwhile that makes life better for other people, our families and ourselves. We forget to understand that our work is done and that Jesus wants us now to celebrate the fruits of our labor. We forget to stop and think of the extra blessings we receive after being able to work.
Let us not miss the point. We have agreed to work and we have been paid. Now it’s time to be grateful.
