Shameful Comparison Indeed

If a person asks me, "Between the two, whom do you love more, whose words matter to you more, whom you try to impress, whose praise you wish, whose thankfulness satisfies you, whose love forces you to give him more time and sacrifices.....etc. In short, who is the ultimate motivation behind the energy that you have. Allah (swt) or People ?"

Most Probably I would slap him for such a comparison and asking me a question with a 100% obvious answer. BUT, have I really checked and considered the difference of both the loves in my heart ?"

Lets see. I am excitingly combing my hair in front of the mirror, smiling, looking fresh and satisfied, wearing my best dress, re-arranging the most effective words in my mind to impress the person I am going to meet. Using my best perfume, polishing my best shoes, warning myself to remain alert and active in selection of every move and word, thinking of all the possible ways I can develop more place in the heart of the dear relative/friend/boss/....etc. If in front of them, I may easily give a lot of money for charity, keep my eyes low in front of na-mehram, if anyone is rude with me, I would remain graceful calm, polite, gentleman, forgiving, and even ready to sacrifice my rights in order to become more popular in the books of people who matter to me. Missing an appointment with my boss or delaying it means death for me, as I can't afford to anger him and lose a promotion...etc. My concentration is of highest level when talking to them. In meetings cameras might be recording each and every move I make and every word I say so I have to be very careful...I even extend my talk, show thankfulness, ignore misbehavior, gracefully accept tough tests and challenges for my goal,...etc. because I care what people say and think about me, thus my aim is to "impress" them and achieve the most respectful status among them...

Now, If I consider and compare all the above ways of dedication for SOMEONE, who deserves it infinite times more than people, why wouldn't I be embarrassed. My priority is to listen to him the least (Quran) quickly get over with my incomplete meeting (Salah/namaz) thinking of other "important matters" in the meeting. Getting angry, selfish, miser...etc. with people when HE is watching me.......not saying tearful sorry after disobedience.....

May Allah (swt) guide me and all the ignorant people like me towards the right path.