I remember dad walking down the Isle of a beautiful church building, seeing little plaques on the end of the pews, and sadness overtaking him. It broke his heart.
He explained, "they have their reward". If we seek compensation for our good acts here, in this life, then we have no reward for that in heaven. We don't get both, it's either here or there.
How said to trade an eternal blessing for a plaque, a mention, a few people thinking highly of us? How sad indeed.
Don't seek recognition, reward, compensation here. Do what you should do, ad to provide for your needs, and that's it. This is peace. Never demand recognition, instead trust. Reward from the creator of the universe is so much more valuable than a reward from man.
Besides, the true reward comes in not seeking a reward at all! We should do what we do because it serves God, fills his heart with joy. Not for any personal reward here or there. Life is about giving, not getting. Seek to give, in service to our creator. Then trust and find peace.
They have their reward.... How sad.
