Selflessness

A leafy beech tree casts welcoming shade across a sunlit meadow path.
A generous heart in ordinary service.

O Dearly beloved Word of God, teach me to be generous, to serve Thee as Thou dost deserve, to give without counting the cost, to fight without fretting at my wounds, to labor without seeking rest, to spend myself without looking for any reward other than that of knowing that I do Thy holy will. Amen.

Further reading

These daily reflections gather Mother Teresa’s teachings on love and service. They offer a practical companion to this prayer’s desire to give generously and serve God without seeking recognition.

Do Something Beautiful for God: The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa — 365 Daily Reflections by Mother Teresa and Matthew Kelly (hardcover) on Amazon (paid link)