tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post6882066107763778487..comments2023-11-24T11:33:39.748-06:00Comments on Patterings: Motive CheckPatty Wysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01689649950598288481noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-78433178637315425662009-02-11T10:16:00.000-06:002009-02-11T10:16:00.000-06:00A very real issue for me as well. I'm so thankful ...A very real issue for me as well. I'm so thankful He is patient!Sherri Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370897359440297281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-74599782429246160652009-02-10T17:10:00.000-06:002009-02-10T17:10:00.000-06:00An issue for me my whole life. I'm wired as a perf...An issue for me my whole life. I'm wired as a performer, so it's constant sanctification. Often times I don't even know my motive was wrong until the deed is done and gone. For me, it boils down to self-sacrifice and denying myself each second of the day. when I'm doin that, His motives are my own. When I'm not, well, my motives are all over the place. I have a feelin' I'll be dealing with this spiritual message my whole life through.<BR/><BR/>Excellent post, dear Patty.LauraLee Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092672958394657296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-40375195742274442082009-02-09T20:30:00.000-06:002009-02-09T20:30:00.000-06:00You are painfully honest here, Peej. Thank you fo...You are painfully honest here, Peej. Thank you for that. I think we all struggle with this. Every day. Keep on blogging for the Lord and all the other stuff you do. Maybe we need a bumper sticker - blogging for the Lord:) NOT!Lauryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265391082131639139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-57670023969317186602009-02-09T19:52:00.000-06:002009-02-09T19:52:00.000-06:00Patty,So glad that you joined in on the discussion...Patty,<BR/>So glad that you joined in on the discussion over at the well. Loved the scriptures you shared and what you had to say...<BR/><BR/>"Now the choice comes in of HOW I obey. Joyfully or grudgingly?"<BR/><BR/>I pray my motives for obedience is pleasing to my Father.<BR/><BR/>-Blessings, LaurieLAURIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14486313421145067150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-47964838475542027332009-02-09T19:48:00.000-06:002009-02-09T19:48:00.000-06:00Patty, I had to comment on this one because this i...Patty, I had to comment on this one because this is something I struggle with. I recently was posed the question, "Is God an end to you or a means?" Meaning, even living by the Spirit and doing right things "for Him" can be actually USING Him for my own glory and purposes. Wow.<BR/><BR/>How evil. <BR/><BR/>I have been praying that my primary motivation would be to glorify Him. That is scary because it could mean absolutley anything. Yet if this is my chief motive in life, even above being and doing "good", then I will rejoice regardless of what happens to me, my family, the economy, etc etc. <BR/><BR/>This is a great question and I appreciate the thoughts it provokes.Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-58565878300928991402009-02-09T19:29:00.000-06:002009-02-09T19:29:00.000-06:00Hi Patty! I posted on this as well. "Now the cho...Hi Patty! I posted on this as well. <BR/><BR/>"Now the choice comes in of HOW I obey. Joyfully or grudgingly?" is a great point! It is a heart matter for sure. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your heart.<BR/><BR/>God bless you dear!<BR/>BethBeth in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492590083823556624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-19398192399873399362009-02-09T18:11:00.000-06:002009-02-09T18:11:00.000-06:00I find myself having to constantly do a check on m...I find myself having to constantly do a check on my motives. Many times I surprise myself when I realize that I am not doing things for the Glory of God but rather doing them for my own selfish reasons.<BR/><BR/>This is a great post, Patty. This is something that we all need to think about and take a look at. If we are not doing what we do for the right reasons then now is the time to reverse that.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675826203911377585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-12844038498919879652009-02-09T16:38:00.000-06:002009-02-09T16:38:00.000-06:00That's my favorite verse. I didn't even know about...That's my favorite verse. I didn't even know about today's theme when I posted my blog... but it fits. I guess we all needed to think about our motives today.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, PeejYvonne Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710596077769759997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-47752486572913816202009-02-09T16:17:00.000-06:002009-02-09T16:17:00.000-06:00ooooh so excellent. And so true. And what an impor...ooooh so excellent. And so true. And what an important question to ask!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.com