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Hissltora -> RE: Good behaviour (11/2/2007 1:16:22 PM)
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Well, the gist of my personal opinion has already been stated more than once, but i thought i might jump in to the pool too.
In His household, good behavior is expected from me and should not need constant reinforcement - it should be a state of being. Notice I used the verb 'should' as i am far from perfect and still screw up from time to time. However, if i accomplish something that was above and beyond the expectations, or really tried to please Him in some admirable way, He will reward me in varying ways. He's cooked supper before while i catch up witha favorite book, He's taken me to a beautiful hotel for the weekend without the ums, He's allowed me to choose what to watch during the evening. But i never expect a reward. i find the reward in the service...what better mental elixir than seeing a slight smile on His lips, hearing Him laugh, just knowing that my efforts have made His life more comfortable and pleasurable. This may be 'old-fashioned' or 'simple' but it's His way, and i love it.
Also, i would like to note that expecting a reward is a good way to get yanked back into place in this house. Like all things, they are His to dole out, and to expect some recognition for my service (which i offered freely to begin with) is to usurp His place. And to demand one seems much like topping from His feet, to me.
i am not saying that the op is demanding a reward. Just extrapolating, if you will.
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