Right Motives

As I consider my plans for the upcoming months, how can I have right motives in the activities I am considering?

God’s Response

May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14

Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and affections. Psalm 26:2

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. Psalm 139:23

People often get stressed out because they have taken on activities and responsibilities for the wrong reasons. As you consider upcoming involvements, ask God to help you do things with the right motives and to reveal any area where they are less than pure. With that understanding, you will know better which activities you should be involved in, and which ones you should say no to.

God’s Promise

People may think they are doing what is right, but the LORD examines the heart. Proverbs 21:2