Monday, April 2, 2012
Holy Week is upon us. This time of year always brings me such anger toward humanity. With a heavy heart I ponder how the same people who welcomed Jesus so warmly could turn on Him so quickly. How and why can I keep going, aware that people could be so cruel? Trying to find answers to these questions I remembered a marvelous poem.
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years building, others could destroy overnight.
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.
-Mother Teresa
Life will present challenges and there will always be a cross to bear. It doesn’t matter what anyone else says or does. All that matters is what you say and do. People might be unforgiving or frustrating, but do not let their negativity infect you. Our lives are to be lived for God. Do your best, give with your whole heart, and love without limitations.
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