all glory to.. .. me?

thanks hwei for the mail.. i think it's very meaningful n true loh.. so enjoy!!

It Makes Me Wonder
by Laura R. David

Lord, sometimes I wish I was the one who always had the stage,
that people thought I was wonderful and always gave me praise.

I'd love to get the glory. I'd love to steal the show.
I'd love to watch them standing when I look into the rows.

But what if tonight when I walked on stage I found I was alone,
And all the seats were empty and everyone else was home?

Can I honestly say that I would stay and do my best for You-
If no one else was there to notice all of the things I do?

It makes me wonder....

Would I give it my all if I were always standing on an empty stage?
Would I still go the distance if no one gave me praise?

Would I want to shine so brightly if I was only in Heavenly light?
Lord, would I care to share if it was just You here tonight?

What motivates my actions in everything I do?
Am I really just serving me while pretending I'm serivng You?

Lord, You know how much I need to hear that everyone knows my name.
But if they don't know Yours, how much have I really gained?

So if I should ever stand on stage and listen to the cheers,
Remind me that it's just noise unless Yours are the claps I hear.

Whatever I do in this life, may I always long for Your praise.
Whenever I look to the world for esteem, may Your blood humble me back into place.

And if I should ever get angry for not receiving the credit I'm due,
Lord, remind me that instead of a pat on the back, they gave a cross to You.