Joyce

From the book "I Dare You" By Joyce Myers

I dare you
Check your Motives


One of the best things we can do for our spiritual walk is to sit down and take the time to think about why we do what we do. The more we understand what our true motive are, the better we can work to ensure our purpose aligns with God's. Ask youself these questions and as you think about your answers, write them down in a notebook or a journal so you can come back and reveiw periodically. Ask God to help you fine-tune your motives so He can use you fully.

1. When you think about doing something for God, what do you hope to get out of it?
2. When you tell others what you are doing for God, are you secretly hoping they will admire you?
3. How much are you willing to sacrifice to do God's will?
4. Do you find yourself doing more than it seems you can handle to please people?
5. Do you pray first and then make plans, or plan first and then pray that your plans will work out?
6. Are you willing to stop doing something if God shows you it is time to move on to something else?