As Christians, we are to emulate Jesus’ submission to the Father and spirit of servanthood.  We may never be applauded for our work here on earth, but our reward is in heaven.

From Matthew 20:26-28:  “It will not be so among you, but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many.”