Work Hard

Good morning family. Happy Veteran's Day to all those who serve and support the citizens of our country. Servicemen make huge sacrifices and fight wars they don't necessarily believe in. The love for their/our country moves them to protect us/it. It takes heart to leave your family, leave the protected soil of the US so others can experience the freedom most of us take for granted. So good morning Vets and thank you for all you do and have done. Saturday I was reminded that it takes more than words to succeed in life. You have to put in work, more work than your peers, more work than your family and work that you may not want to do. As American's we're raised to ask "what's in it for me?". What I've found is when that question is asked the person asking it is really not seeking success. They're wanting to be rewarded, not realizing that a reward is a temporary fix. When we get past asking "what's in it for me?" and start doing positive/helpful things, whether a reward is included or not, then we're on our way to success. I personally feel that giving of yourself without asking for something in return is the best reward EVER. It's a freeing feeling, one that tells others who you are and what you're about. The greatest example of this is Jesus. He knew the cost but He accepted what had to be done so we could live, so that we could choose. He loved us that much. In essence, He knew the answer to "what's in it for me?". This morning I pray that we all understand our purpose, I pray we've all established goals, I pray that when we're asked to do a little more that we eagerly accept and work with grumbling, I pray that we put the needs of others first and that the desires of our heart be based on what God desires for and of us. TeamWorkHard. Bblessedloveyou.