Where's the Love??

I have been thinking a lot lately about what others think of me, that is left unsaid, and what I would truly think if I had a friend, honest enough, to tell me what they really think! One would hope that a good friend would think the world of you, but let's face it, we all have faults, and many times, we don't see them in ourselves. *insert judgmental attitude, because it is easier to see faults in others before we see them in ourselves* I take great pride in the fact that I would do almost anything to be there for someone when they need me, often times, exhausting myself by bending over backwards for the people I care about. I tell myself that I am storing up my treasures in heaven, because a lot of times I don't feel that I have gotten back what I have invested in others. I do my best to have a "I am doing this for the Lord" type of attitude...the same attitude I try and have when I am feeling like nothing but a maid and a cook here at home, when I feel like everything I do goes unnoticed. Despite my best efforts, I have been feeling down like a doormat and since I am being honest with myself, I have been feeling sorry for myself too. Remember, I admitted that I, too, have faults! :) This afternoon I started thinking about how often Jesus is disappointed in me because He has done so much and I don't give Him anything in return, or He answers a prayer and I don't remember to thank Him. And if I am ultimately trying to serve Him, then my focus won't be on what others think of me, because my confidence will be in His approval! It's a good feeling when the Holy Spirit quiets you, so you can hear!! So, next time I am asking, "Where's the love"?, I just need to be quiet and listen, because He is whispering, "It's right here".