Others may not notice your efforts or give you recognition for
something you've done. The credit may even go to someone else.
Do it anyway, as unto Me,
for I am pleased by your service and will honor your obedience.
There may be times when a job you've done will be rejected.
Something you have prepared may be canceled or delayed.
Do it anyway, as unto Me,
for I see all things and will bless the work of your hands.
You may do your very best, and yet fail. You may sacrifice time
and money to help someone and receive no word of thanks.
Do it anyway, as unto Me,
for I am your reward and will repay you.
There may be times when you go out of your way to include others
and later have them ignore you. You may be loyal on your job, and
yet someone else is promoted ahead of you.
Do it anyway, as unto Me,
for I will not fail you or make you be ashamed.
You may forgive others, only to have them hurt you again.
You may reach out in kindness, only to have someone use you.
Do it anyway, as unto Me,
for I know your heart and will comfort you.
You may speak the truth but be considered wrong by others.
You may do something with good intentions and be completely
misunderstood.
Do it anyway, as unto Me,
for I understand and will not disappoint you.
There may be times when keeping your word means giving up
something you want to do. There may be times when commitment
means sacrificing personal pleasure.
Do it anyway, as unto Me,
for I am your Friend, and will bless you with My Presence.
(Note: I just got this today at 7:25 AM on September 13, 1996, from Bob M. at Boys Town, Nebraska USA.)