Dear Reader,
This morning I received a message from a friend with a quote from Leo Tolstoy:
“It’s much better to do good in a way that no one knows anything about it.”
In reflection, The Tolstoy quote suggested a similar teaching of Jesus and a more expansive thought.
In Matthew 6— Jesus teaches a principle of humility in giving, prayer and fasting. A humility where we are not just to be seen but to own our sincerity.
Prayer and service
Not outward > But inward.
Not for recognition > But for honest kindness
My experience is that when I act without the promise of recognition but with a sincere desire to contribute, this motive brings me greater joy.
I recall a period in my life when I needed to be seen and thought highly of.
A desire to be acknowledged.
Through a spiritual approach to life and recovery, I am achieving a beautiful peace that before was hidden in layers.
Today, I ask a simple yet profound question of my actions.
Why am I doing this?
Who is this really for?
Experience has shown that the most meaningful moments are often the ones where no one else ever knows about.
A kind word expressed or given
Prayer never announced.
A quiet act of service with no witness but God.
Open Quote:
“But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.” — Matthew 6:3–4
Close Quote
There is a kind of goodness that shines brightly in the world…
And there is another kind—that grows silently in the soul.
It is this quiet goodness that changes us.
With gratitude for the unseen work within,
🙏🏻🧘♂️💕🤗☮️
