by Frances Nojiri, Tentmakers Ministry

Often I find myself assessing my heart condition: reason and purpose I do what I do; intent, motivation, etc., etc. I will call it a “spiritual tune-up or check up”. When going about doing God’s business, I must be sure that the Spirit is in the control seat, guiding and directing my attitude, thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. so that it would be a genuine spiritual act of worship, pleasing to the LORD.

I must admit, there have been times when I feel like I’m running out of fuel (figure of speech). Starting was no problem–pumped up, inspired, . . . but continuing, persevering over time can sometimes be draining. However, I have noticed that when people are involved, they become one of the motivating factors to press on–the desire to be a support, to help them grow and mature in the LORD.

Confession time: I’ve been asking the LORD if I’m to continue sending out devotionals. The intent and motivation from the start and even now, have been for encouragement, to help build up and mature, to share what the Lord has blessed me with, etc. In all that I do, even when I’m tired and weary–in those times I strive to rise above it, I want to be sure that the LORD is being magnified and honored.

Scripture gives some examples of people starting off uprightly, with the intent and motivation to please God, but over time their intent and motivation switched gears because of compromises, unaccountability, etc., and sadly, their ending was sad.

Although Matthew 24:13 (NASB) (”But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.) in context is referring to the end times, as an application, “I will reap what I sow and the work that has been started, unless the LORD redirects its course, must be completed to the end,” all to bring honor and glory to HIM who is worthy, to HIM who is full of grace and mercy. I honor and praise YOU, my Blessed LORD!

JESUS, YOU are my KING! Be Thou Glorified!

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