Simply because you go out of your way for someone, does not mean you will be rewarded for doing so.
There are no prizes given out for thoughtfulness.
You do not get bonus points for caring.
If acknowledgement is your motivation for being kind or generous, you are going to be sorely disappointed.
If you are going to be a thoughtful, generous, and caring person, do so for the sake of being thoughtful, generous, and caring.
This is not easy because we all want to be acknowledged for our efforts, but it is necessary if you want to be happy.
Do good to do good.
Meditations on God 