I have been listening to the gospels this Holy Week. In there are descriptions of John the Baptist who in the Christian Faith Tradition is understood to have prepared the way for the Messiah, Jesus Christ, his cousin in fact. John’s work of preparing the way ended with his head being served up on a platter following a big party.
This tells me that we cannot expect to always have our work rewarded, at least in this life. No matter how we apply ourselves to the work of caring for and providing for our families, no matter how well we serve our clients and customers, no matter how involved we are in benefiting our communities….our work may not be recognized or appreciated (especially if you have teenagers!), or more discouragingly may be despised and envied by others who will seek to stop us in our tracks, maybe even have our head. But this should not stop us from doing good, fighting the good fight, spreading the Good News, and sharing God’s love. Keep up the good work this day!
Notes From Real Life 