All right. In that final minute, I would say, 'Look, Lord, I've done X amount of good stuff on earth. I have tried to follow your teachings and to pass them on. I have loved my family. I've been part of a community. And I have been, I think, fairly good to people. 'So, Heavenly Father, for all this, what is my reward?' And what do you think God will say? He smiled. He'll say, 'Reward? What reward? That's what you were supposed to do!
In the quote from Mitch Albom's book "Have a Little Faith: a True Story," the speaker reflects on the end of their life and the good actions they have taken while living. They mention their attempts to follow God's teachings, love their family, and contribute positively to their community. This introspective moment leads them to question what reward they might receive for their efforts and goodness.
The response from God, as imagined by the speaker, emphasizes that doing good is not a transactional relationship that earns rewards. Instead, God highlights that these actions should be seen as fundamental expectations of life. The essence of the message is that living a good life is its own reward, rather than something to be compensated for at the end of one’s journey.
