2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
someone else, and not your own lips.
Reflection:
How many times did we try to praise ourselves before men? How many times did we struggle just to be noticed and appreciated or recognized? And most of the time it ends up the opposite.
We need recognition, rewards, praises and appreciation at times but it should never become our main reason and motivation for doing something. God blesses us when we obey His will but our motivation should never be the blessing but the desire to obey Him. Not after the Hand but after the Heart of God as others would usually say. Let's be excellent with what we're doing not because we have been recognized and appreciated but because we're working for the Lord and not for men [Eph. 6:7].
God wants to remind us through his Word,
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. [Phil. 2:3]
Today, I'd take the opportunity of thanking my friends for Blog Awards they've given me. Let God be glorified with these awards. More of him and less of me.
Wonderful reminder.
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Thank you for the award. I Bless You in the Name of Jesus!!!
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Your blog is always an encouragement to me. thank you.
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thanks for the tip... really appreciate it... ;)
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Shane, i'm happy it helped you!
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Kay, you deserve it!
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Kelly
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Hi Michael! I am so glad you came, visited and left comments. You are one of my inspirations and here you are leaving comments in my blog. thanks!
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Wow! Thanks Mikes! Aside from giving our daily reflections, you also considered me as your friend! Thanks! :-D
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Thanks for the award, I really appreciate the encouragement.
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Keep up the good work that you do for our Lord!
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I'm happy you liked it! God Bless you more!
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You Deserve it Rey. Thanks for the friendship!
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