late night ponderings

Every now and then, I lay awake at night and think about the important people in my life. I wonder if my life seems worthwhile to them, and what they think about the choices i have made. Last night after one such quandry, i realized that my focus had shifted from how it should be. The only One worth pleasing is already pleased with me, i was relieved to remember. Then I remembered 1 Cor 9:24, and reflected, am I "running in such a way as to get the prize"? At the end of my life I want to hear my heavenly Father say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." Am I making use of the resources He has given me in a way that makes Him proud? I sure hope so- His opinion of how I make choices is becoming increasingly important to me. That's why I need Your help in making them, Abba!