As a part of the orientation, a common refrain was echoed by past mentors and the program staff: You may not think you're making a difference, but the students' responses reflect otherwise! They were basically reassuring us that often our efforts may seem unnecessary or even un-impactful, but the students' consistently raved about their mentors and the help that they gave.
This sentiment can be applied to a lot of areas in our lives. You may feel unappreciated by our family, overlooked at your job, or taken for granted by those who you assist. Yet, more often than not, your acts of kindness, diligence, and displays of love are appreciated and even cherished. Think of the stories some mothers tell of how their difficult teenagers grew up to sing their praises and give them thanks for the way they were raised.
People may not show their gratitude in the way that we would like, or they even may not show it at all. But our Heavenly Father sees and knows all that we do, and you better believe that He is showing and will show you proper appreciation for all that you do.
So, don't give up on your acts of love! Don't get tired of being diligent with your responsibilities! You make a difference to someone, and someone feels love because you are in their life. You may not feel the love, but know that it is there.
Verse of the Day: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:9, 10
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