Is it ok to accept Thanks when you work for God?

[Romans12]

I am finding it very difficult when I’m working for the Lord.

Whether its just advice or giving material goods to someone in need.

When the reciever kind of puts me on a pedestal and says how good I am… I feel kind of sick in the stomach.

I am doing what I do because I am prompted to do so… but I wonder if what I am doing is for myself… in other words… "I’, “Me”… and that is not of God.

I guess these people sometimes put doubt in my mind… and it is making my stomach churn… I only want to serve the Lord, I keep saying, dont thank me… thank God… but I wonder if Im also gloating in the moment… personal praise and all that???

I am very confused… I really need some advice.

 

[steveandersen]

Is not serving the Lord also in your interest?

Nothign wrong with being thanked for what you do.

 

[Jack_Fisher]

I am finding it very difficult when I’m working for the Lord.

Whether its just advice or giving material goods to someone in need.

When the reciever kind of puts me on a pedestal and says how good I am… I feel kind of sick in the stomach.

I am doing what I do because I am prompted to do so… but I wonder if what I am doing is for myself… in other words… "I’, “Me”… and that is not of God.

I guess these people sometimes put doubt in my mind… and it is making my stomach churn… I only want to serve the Lord, I keep saying, dont thank me… thank God… but I wonder if Im also gloating in the moment… personal praise and all that???

I am very confused… I really need some advice.

when I was a cook for Catholic Worker, I absolutely gloated over compliments on the morning soup. it was some combination of pasta and generic meat, sure, but it tasted great. nothing like a little garlic.

false modesty is just not my style. and I always let people show their gratitude in whatever manner they felt most comfortable.

 

[lentos99]

I share the same feelings. Whenever I find myslef in that situation I respond “Glory to God” deflecting the compliments to He who deserves them.

I was recently at a conference where Fr. Raneiro Cantalemessa (Preacher to the Papal Household) had been speaking. He received a standing ovation. To deflect the appreciation from himself he turned to applaud, with the audience, a large crucifix he shared the stage with. I was touched by his act of humility.