Taken for granted

I think we all don't want to be taken for granted. I know I don't. If I sacrifice and put all my effort, time and devotion into something, I guess I expect someone to notice. But it's never about me, is it? It's always about something bigger than all of us put together.
Over the years, I've seen it quite a bit. People recognized for talents or abilities and haven't put any faithfulness or commitment into it. I guess that's what I struggle with. I know I'm not be the best mom in the world, but I am always striving to be. I know I'm not be the best singer, but I put my time in to be able to sing with a choir, of which I enjoy. But again, it's never about me, is it?
Sometimes, as I have learned to hard way, I have to let God handle these situations, although this is very hard for me to do. And you know what, he knows best. And in the end, we will get rewarded for all our hard work and sacrifices.