Monday's Blessing
Proverbs 20:27
“The Lord's light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive."
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Always tests your motives to be sue they are pure.
I like to define a motive as "the why behind the what." A motive is the reason we do what we do. We often say we are doing things for God, but sometimes we do not understand why we do them. We only know what we are doing, but we have not taken the time to truly understand why.
Impure motives can cause many problems, one of which is being overcommitted, which results in unnecessary stress in our lives. Surely we don't live with extreme stress if we are obeying God and doing only what He wants us to do. Never agree to do something in order to impress people or because you fear what they may think or say about you if you don't. God wants us to help and bless people, but a "good work" done with the wrong motive is no longer good work. Don't say yes with your mouth if your heart is screaming no.
Everything God permits us to go through will ultimately be good for us, no matter how much it hurts, how unfair it is, or how difficult it is. When we encounter these tests of will we should embrace them and refuse to run from them. We will learn a valuable lesson that will help us in the future and make us stronger.
Take the motive test as often as you can. Begin to ask yourself questions that will help you assess your motives such as:
AS you evaluate your motives, you will begin to see what is in your heart. Pass the test by making sure your motives are pure and right before God - even if that means changing the "what." The motive test is a lifelong test. I frequently reevaluate my motives and discontinue things I find I am doing for the wrong reason and that helps keep my priorities in order.
This Week's Meditation:
Teach me to "Do the motive test."
Pray:
Help me to meditate each day: "Lord, bless me with pure motives."
Teach me to be patient and know you will mentor me. Remind me that prayer motivates me.
Meditate on this for several minutes a day. Allow various thoughts to come into your mind. And realize God has you in his arms always.
Proverbs 20:27
“The Lord's light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive."
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Always tests your motives to be sue they are pure.
I like to define a motive as "the why behind the what." A motive is the reason we do what we do. We often say we are doing things for God, but sometimes we do not understand why we do them. We only know what we are doing, but we have not taken the time to truly understand why.
Impure motives can cause many problems, one of which is being overcommitted, which results in unnecessary stress in our lives. Surely we don't live with extreme stress if we are obeying God and doing only what He wants us to do. Never agree to do something in order to impress people or because you fear what they may think or say about you if you don't. God wants us to help and bless people, but a "good work" done with the wrong motive is no longer good work. Don't say yes with your mouth if your heart is screaming no.
Everything God permits us to go through will ultimately be good for us, no matter how much it hurts, how unfair it is, or how difficult it is. When we encounter these tests of will we should embrace them and refuse to run from them. We will learn a valuable lesson that will help us in the future and make us stronger.
Take the motive test as often as you can. Begin to ask yourself questions that will help you assess your motives such as:
- Why do I agree to serve on that committee?
- Why did I say I'd lead the new vision at work? Do I want people to think highly of me?
- Why am I helping this certain individual? What am I getting out of it?
- Why do I want that promotion at work so much? Is it motivated by God my drive?
AS you evaluate your motives, you will begin to see what is in your heart. Pass the test by making sure your motives are pure and right before God - even if that means changing the "what." The motive test is a lifelong test. I frequently reevaluate my motives and discontinue things I find I am doing for the wrong reason and that helps keep my priorities in order.
This Week's Meditation:
Teach me to "Do the motive test."
Pray:
Help me to meditate each day: "Lord, bless me with pure motives."
Teach me to be patient and know you will mentor me. Remind me that prayer motivates me.
Meditate on this for several minutes a day. Allow various thoughts to come into your mind. And realize God has you in his arms always.
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