compassion

Dear Candice,
I don't know about you, but I find myself in alot of situations where "doing the right thing" turns into doing something to make yourself look like a better person.
I know that was a pretty harsh intro to this letter, but it's true. I see things everywhere that people do to make themselves look like they are doing a good thing. But sometimes I see the things that people do and I can't help but think that their just trying to put on a show.
If you're not following me, I see things that I think could have potentially well-meaning motives behind them but can show up as being "better" than someone else. If you think that the more 147 Million Orphans t-shirts you have makes you seem to have a bigger heart, you may have your facts a little mixed up.
I know it sounds critical and judgmental, but really think that some people need to be exposed to the truth that God sees who you really are. Jesus said it best in Matthew 6:
"When you do something for someone else, don't call attention to yourself. I'm sure you've seen the people who sit at the street corner acting compassionate as long as someone is watching. Sure, they get an applause, but that's all they get. When you help someone out, don't think about how it looks. Just do it- quietly and unobtrusively. That's the way your God, working behind the scenes, sees you." (Matthew6:2-4)
That's it. The world isn't a stage.
When we do something for His glory and don't make a big deal out of it, that's when we get our reward.
People don't see our hearts- God does.
And honestly, that's all that matters in the long run.
I love you.
Love,
Sara