As I continue to learn more about serving God, I came across a very useful list for me. Just a little Motive Check:
"... we must never forget that why we service is as important as how we serve- the motives of our heart really make a difference. Jan Johnson, author of Living a Purpose-Full Life, suggests a series of helpful questions that can help us 'do the work of Christ with the heart of Christ."
* Am I serving to impress anyone?
* Am I serving to receive external rewards?
* Is my service affected by moods and whims (my own as well as others)?
* Am I using this service to feel good about myself?
* Am I using my service to muffle God's voice demanding I change?"
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by: Joanna Weaver
Now, if you are anything like me, one (or more) of those questions probably stuck out to you. So, when we serve- let's check our motives first and ensure that we are serving as Jesus did, not just physically but also emotionally.
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