We all love appreciation. Validation for effort may it be at work or at home.. We feel pleased when we are complimented and it boosts the enthusiasm to do more. However , the rise of social media has led to this aspect of life to be displayed and gauged – by the number of followers.. retweets ..shares… likes… and so on, making it measurable and hence competitive !As some one who has to repeatedly explain myself to everyone I meet that I am off social media for my own mental well being and to not publicise every event that occurred in my life!
He warned them sternly not to make him known
Todays reading explains how Jesus was sought after by the sick and needy for miracles and escape from their illness. He however did not seek recognition or grandeur! He always asked to not make him self known… so why should we… regular humans want unprecedented recognition.. may it be for good work or good looks and somedays even while doing charitable work..
I ask Jesus daily in my short morning prayers to help me do his work as a student and surgeon and not boast about my accomplishments! In the end it doesnt even matter.. we all are headed to HIM!
Prayer:
Dear Lord, let me be a source of comfort and life to you. I ask you to make me humble and work every day with a goal of pursuing a better version pof myself and getting towards you and heaven.
Amen
