This blog is for the husband/dad or wife/mom who selfishly gives even when the rest of the family seems ungrateful and oblivious to the effort.

This blog is for the employee who goes above and beyond the call of duty yet the supervisors, bosses, and customers only respond with complaints.

This blog is for the pastor who serves tirelessly only to be opposed at every turn by the very ones he loves and desires to lead.

This blog is also for the church servant who gives precious time to serve the Lord only to hear the criticism of those who sit by and do nothing.

Why bother? Why do it? Why continue giving your best, putting your best foot forward when it doesn’t seem to do any good? There is ONE very good reason – you have an audience of ONE.

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. – Colossians 2:23-24

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9

Hang in there, weary brother and sister. Don’t let the naysayers distract you. Don’t let the nuisances dishearten you. Don’t let the negative Nellies discourage you.

The only ONE who matters notices what you do and He will make sure you reap what you sow. Thank Him for the ability to “DO” whatever it is you do and look for ways He can gain glory from your effort. Give your effort to Him and know that even if no one else notices you, even if no one else appreciates you, even if no one else affirms you, He does.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:58