Whom the Lord Commends

[S] 2 Corinthians 10:18 --
18 For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

[O] Just like in Olympics, no matter how much the athletes themselves may feel like they deserve the gold medal, it is the judges' scores which will determine the winners.  Likewise, it is the Lord who will commend those He deems worthy according to His "scores" and there is no exception.  Many times, I feel like I deserve a bit more recognition for how much I served in His Kingdom, but my feelings do not matter at all.  In the end I must submit to His leadership and the commendations which come from Him alone.

[A] Stay humble in my services in His ministry, especially when things seem to go well.  Let the Lord commend.

[P] Dear Lord, please be the Lord of my services for Your Kingdom.  May it flourish because You are in the center of it all; but let it not go to my head but instead bring me to my knees in prayer more and more.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.