Have you ever given a gift to someone and they respond coldly to the gift and to you? Or have you done something nice for a person, only to have them diminish your kindness? Sometimes we do something kind for others and the response we receive is not what we expect. Our good intentions can be poorly received.
Psalm 51:15-17 says, “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” God does not delight in religious practices or even good works without our hearts offered to Him. If we humble ourselves and offer Him our hearts, He will be delighted and will bless our good works.
Reluctant Retiree 