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February 27

Testing . . . 1, 2, 3!

All the ways of people are pure in their eyes, but the LORD tests the motives. Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.

—Proverbs 16:2-3

When you set out to accomplish something new, do you ask yourself the questions, "Why am I doing this and who am I doing it for?" Most of us have a lot of sound reasons for the things we do. We are motivated by a desire to get ahead, to create more opportunities for ourselves and those around us. We're motivated by a passion for our work or a commitment to our families.

Proverbs 16 reminds us that commitment to ourselves and our families is important, but it's the commitment we make to the Lord that will offer us the biggest chance for success. Committing to him first makes great sense. After all, we want to do his work effectively and well and we want to make a difference.

You're right to make plans and you're right to go after fresh opportunities and promotions and those things that build a fruitful foundation for your family, but you have to check in now and then, actually daily, with the Lord. You have to commit your work to him so that your motivations are pure and sound.

God wants you to succeed. He wants your work to be blessed. He gave you the gifts you have to accomplish great things.

In the Flow

Lord, I'm off and running again, but before I go, remind me that I am working for you first and foremost. Inspire me and keep me motivated in ways that are healthy and that will serve you and my family well. Amen.