Mother Theresa and Roatan

Let there be no pride or vanity in the work. The work is God's work, the poor are God's poor. Put yourself completely under the influence of Jesus, so that he may think his thoughts in your mind, do his work through your hands, for you will be all-powerful with him to strengthen you. - Mother Teresa

Not too many people will argue against the work of Mother Theresa, whether they share her faith perspective or not.

I love the first sentence of her statement, taken off today's Sojourners Verse and Voice posting.
"Let there be no pride or vanity in the work." We are not in it for ourselves or our own recognition. We are in it to be conduits of love in the way the author of love intended for others to receive.

If I were to piggyback on to yesterday's thoughts, this is a good place to add them. If we seek to gratify ourselves, or gain recognition for ourselves in our work then we are totally missing the mark.

There was an orphanage on Roatan a while back that was simply bad news. Ill run, a self serving director and questionable care of some of the kids. Thankfully that individual is now gone, unfortunately he is in another part of the world operating the same scam.

But as soon as one leaves, another slides in. It makes me so sad. It would appear that there are people who in the name of Jesus fabricate or exaggerate needs and come swooping in with a rescue plan that makes them look like the good guy. In this case the good guys would be living in donor supported beach front property. A good use of donated funds? Is this what humility in service looks like? I doubt Mother Theresa would agree.

Just my two cents...