Do it Anyway

Sometimes we wonder if most moments in time matter. They do. It’s important to live intentionally, especially if we are following Jesus. He is the source of our purpose in life no matter how we use our lives. Make every moment count.

The prayer that follows is widely attributed to Mother Teresa. I think she would say it doesn’t matter who wrote it.

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. 
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years building, others could destroy overnight.
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.

Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.